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Lord-Lieutenant for North Yorkshire Cadet

 


Citation

Cadet Flight Sergeant Jade Lawson joined the ATC in April 2003 transferring to 2487 (Easingwold) Squadron in July 2006. She was awarded the Best NCO Trophy in 2006.

With almost 25 hours flying, primarily on the Tutor and Vigilant glider Jade was awarded her Silver Gliding Wings at the ACGS RAF Syerston. She has attended RAF Camp at RAF Leuchars, where she was considered to be the Best Cadet and RAF Innsworth (2006). She also attended the first Aerospace Camp at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 2006 where she was the Best Female Cadet and also a member of the Best Syndicate.

Jade is a keen and accomplished sportswoman representing the Wing and Region in Hockey, Netball, Athletics and Swimming. She also holds a 5* Gold Skiing Qualification.

Jade has been a key player in community activity and charity fund-raising, she has supported the RAFA and the Poppy Appeal, Help the Aged and has been a volunteer at Bendrigg Lodge. Jade has 10 GCSEs and is currently studying for a Diploma in Public Services at York College. She hopes eventually to join the RAF.

 

 

 

Cadet Flight Sergeant
Jade Lawson

 

  

 

A Lord-Lieutenant's Certificate is an award of high merit of which a recipient may be justly proud.
It is awarded to a member of the Cadet Force who is considered to have given exceptional service
beyond the normal call of duty.
It is intended to supplement Honours bestowed by HM The Queen in the New Year and Birthday Honours Lists.

The Certificate is in the form of a mounted scroll signed by the Lord-Lieutenant of the County and is generally presented by the Lord-Lieutenant at a ceremony hosted by a local unit.