The Lord Strathcona Medal (LSM) is the highest Award which can be
bestowed upon a Cadet in recognition of exemplary performance in physical
and military training. The Medal and the accompanying Certificate of Merit
are awarded by the Lord Strathcona Trust. The issue and wearing of the LSM
is authorized by the Chief of the Defence Staff. Each Air Cadet Squadron may
award one Medal in each training year, but the award of the Medal is to be
based solely on the availability of a worthy candidate. Awarding the LSM
annually is not mandatory and should not be a matter of custom for a
particular appointment or by seniority alone. The Squadron Commanding
Officer determines whether a LSM should be awarded each year, but he is
encouraged to seek the recommendations of the Squadron Sponsoring
Committee. The LSM is provided through the Area Cadet Officer, and is
presented by the Reviewing Officer at the squadron’s annual ceremonial
review.