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Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award
Recognition for outstanding naval leadership
Last Update: May 16, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This award recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the wellbeing of the Royal Canadian Navy community. It provides a $5,000 cash prize for serving RCN members and certain CAF personnel in direct support of the RCN.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Train or support volunteers
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Currently serving members of the Royal Canadian Navy.
- Currently serving CAF members in direct support of the RCN.
- Regular Force members.
- Reserve Force members.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals who are not currently serving members of the RCN or eligible CAF personnel.
- Applicants not submitted through the RCN chain of command.
Selection criteria
- Selfless dedication to improving quality of life and service in the Navy.
- Outstanding contribution to the wellbeing of the broader naval community.
- Advocacy for physical fitness and mental health.
How to apply
- Step 1: Nomination through command
- Submit the nomination through the Royal Canadian Navy chain of command.
- Obtain the required endorsement within the RCN command structure.
- Step 2: RCN review
- The RCN disseminates the call for nominations among naval units.
- Top nominations are forwarded to the RCNBF Award Committee.
- Step 3: Committee decision
- The RCNBF Award Committee adjudicates the nominations.
- The successful nominee is selected by the committee.
Processing and Agreement
- Nominations are reviewed after being submitted through the RCN chain of command.
- The top nominations are forwarded to the RCNBF Award Committee.
- The award is then adjudicated and the successful nominee is selected.
- The recipient may receive the award during the Battle of the Atlantic commemoration.
Additional information
- Nominations are submitted through the Royal Canadian Navy chain of command for endorsement.
- No submissions are received directly by the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund.
- The recipient donates the $5,000 prize to a qualified donee of their choice.
- If possible, the award is presented during the Battle of the Atlantic commemoration.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award Program
What is the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award?
This award recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the wellbeing of the Royal Canadian Navy community. It provides a $5,000 cash prize for serving RCN members and certain CAF personnel in direct support of the RCN.
How much funding can be received?
Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award program?
To be eligible for the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award program, you must:
Serving RCN or CAF member
Regular or Reserve Force member
Strong naval leadership record
Who can I contact for more information about the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award?
You can contact Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award available?
The Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award program is available across Canada.
Is the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award?
Vice Admiral Mark Norman Leadership Award is funded by Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund (RCNBF)