Outstanding Cadet of the Year

AFA Outstanding Cadet of the Year Award Packages

Each year, each detachment, squadron or unit may select one outstanding cadet of the year. The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) is proud to support these accomplished cadets with an award package containing a medal, ribbon and certificate.

After selecting and awarding your cadet, please let us know about your presentation and your cadet’s accomplishments by filling out a short form here.

Click here to find your local AFA Chapter who may have a possible representative for your presentation.

AFROTC Cadets:

AFA will automatically send an award package to each AF/SF ROTC detachment and each AF/SF JROTC unit based on a data file received from AFROTC HQ. Detachments and units do not need to request the medal kit from AFA. Packages are mailed in March.

The Martin H. Harris Outstanding ROTC Cadet of the Year award is graciously sponsored by the Marty Harris family. Thanks to them, AFA is able to ensure that outstanding ROTC cadets from around the world will continue to be recognized for their hard work and achievements.

AFJROTC Cadets:

AFA will automatically send an award package to each AF/SF ROTC detachment and each AF/SF JROTC unit based on a data file received from AFROTC HQ. Detachments and units do not need to request the medal kit from AFA. Packages are mailed in March.

Civil Air Patrol Squadron Cadets:

The squadron commander may request an award package during the December – January timeframe. To review Cadet Medal criteria and/or to request an award package, click here for more information on how to request an award package.

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