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The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant
Annual leadership award for RCA sergeants
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
An annual award recognizes outstanding leadership by one Regular Force Sergeant and one Reserve Force Sergeant. It supports recognition for leadership achievements within The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, with recipients receiving a certificate and a miniature pace stick.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recognition of outstanding leadership by sergeants.
- Annual nomination and selection of award recipients.
Documents Needed
- Completed nomination form
- One-page written narrative
- Supporting signatures from required officers
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Substantive Sergeants of The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.
- Sergeants of other trades or branches serving within RCA units during the assessment period.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Outstand leadership over the assessment year.
- Respect earned from subordinates, peers, and superiors.
- Competence, confidence, courage, and integrity.
- Military achievement, self-improvement, and education advancement.
- Loyal and dedicated service to The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the nomination
- Complete a one-page written narrative focused on the sergeant’s leadership achievements.
- Use the nomination form and avoid obscure acronyms or terminology.
- Obtain the required signatures from the chain of command.
- Step 2: Submit the nomination
- Forward the submission through the unit chain of command or through senior Gunners in the region/area.
- Send the nomination directly to the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant by 1 April.
- Step 3: Internal review
- The RHQ forwards submissions electronically to the RCA H&A Committee.
- The committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations for Regular and Reserve Force recipients.
- Step 4: Decision and announcement
- The Regimental Colonel, with the RSM RCA, approves the recipients.
- Recipients are announced on 26 May each year.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed by the RCA H&A Committee.
- The committee makes recommendations for Regular and Reserve Force recipients.
- The Regimental Colonel and RSM RCA approve the award recipients.
- Recipients are announced annually on 26 May.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant Program
What is the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant?
An annual award recognizes outstanding leadership by one Regular Force Sergeant and one Reserve Force Sergeant. It supports recognition for leadership achievements within The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, with recipients receiving a certificate and a miniature pace stick.
Who is eligible for the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant program?
To be eligible for the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant program, you must:
Outstanding leadership performance.
Positive impact on the RCA.
Valid nomination submitted on time.
What expenses are eligible under The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant?
Recognition of outstanding leadership by sergeants.
Annual nomination and selection of award recipients.
Who can I contact for more information about the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant?
You can contact Royal Canadian Artillery Association (RCA) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant available?
The The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant program is available across Canada.
Is the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant a grant, loan, or tax credit?
The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant?
The Brigadier-General E.B. Beno Award for Leadership in the Rank of Sergeant is funded by Royal Canadian Artillery Association (RCA)