Three cadets from across the region have been recognised with national awards and accolades for their inspirational achievements within their respective cadet forces.
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire cadet wins national competition
Photo credit: ACF
Congratulations to a successful Beds and Herts army cadet, Staff Cadet RSM Lily Miller, who was declared the national Champion Cadet at this year’s competition held at the Cadet Training Centre at Frimley Park. The competition brings together Army Cadet Force (ACF) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF) cadets to compete in rigorous challenges designed to test their physical and mental skills. Staff Cadet Miller was judged the ACF winner for demonstrating outstanding strategic thinking and resilience, and presented with the Claire Shore trophy. Staff Cadet Miller said, “I’m very pleased in my efforts towards the competition and proud to be the Army cadets’ Champion Cadet for 2024. All the hard work I put in over the last six years has come down to this.” Find out more about the Champion Cadet competition on the ACF website.
Essex Wing cadet wins top Air Training Corps award
Photo credit: RAF Air Cadets.
A huge well done to Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO) Charlotte Perry of 309 (Sawbridgeworth) Squadron, on being awarded the Dacre Sword as top all-round cadet in the Air Training Corps (ATC). Cadet Perry fought off fierce competition from across the country to claim the title, awarded to her for demonstrating exemplary leadership skills, dedication, and a profound commitment to personal and professional growth. Find out more about the Dacre Award on the Royal Air Force Air Cadets’ website.
CWO Perry said, “Being nominated for this award is an honour and I would hope to not only continue representing the Royal Air Force Air Cadets and the opportunities it creates to the highest standard at events, but also to show other young people coming from places of low confidence that by taking opportunities and giving yourself a chance, a new level of achievement is possible.”
Prestigious appointment for Hertfordshire sea cadet
Congratulations to Hertfordshire sea cadet, Leading Cadet Millicent Walker, on her appointment as First Sea Lord Cadet for the London area.
Each year an outstanding cadet from each of the six sea cadet areas is selected as First Sea Lord Cadet. These cadets are the very best in their field, demonstrating outstanding service and dedication to their cadet force. The role of a First Sea Lord Cadet is to act as an ambassador for the sea cadets, attending high profile events during their 12 month tenure.
Cadet Walker has been a sea cadet for seven years, and in that time she has achieved qualifications in physical training, shooting and boating which have allowed her to build her confidence, resilience and leadership skills. Alongside her role as First Sea Lord Cadet, Cadet Walker is also a Lord Lieutenant Cadet for Hertfordshire. Find out more about First Sea Lord Cadets on the Sea Cadets website
Well done to all three cadets for their hard work and dedication. You can find out more about the cadet forces here: