Background of the ACLC BC Branch Major Charles Whisker Award:
This award was established in memory of Major Charles Whisker, CD. Born in Nanaimo, BC, in 1938, Charles had a passion for learning and earned his Master of Education from the University of Victoria. He began his career with the Nanaimo School District in 1962.
Charles was actively involved in the community, serving as a member of the 257 Royal Canadian Legion, Lodge 110 of the Masons, the Canadian Frontiersmen, and St. John’s Ambulance. He had a strong commitment to the Army Cadet Program and proudly served as Commanding Officer of the 2422 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC). Later, he served as the Area Cadet Liaison Officer for Vancouver Island, achieving the rank of Major after 17 years of service.
This award is a tribute to the profound impact of Major Charles Whisker's dedication to volunteerism, a legacy that continues to inspire us.
The criteria for the Major Charles Whisker Award for Outstanding Volunteer of Merit are:
- Nominees must have volunteered with the Army Cadet Program for at least 5 years.
- This award is not limited to Support Committee Executives or Regular/Reserve Force volunteers, but to anyone involved with the ACLC BC Branch.
- Members of the CIC are not eligible for this award.
- Volunteers must exhibit personal qualities that serve as role models for other members and cadets.
- A volunteer may receive this award more than once.
- The volunteer must be in good standing with the ACLC.
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The nomination package shall consist of a formal letter:
The nomination letter should showcase qualities that inspire pride, such as initiative, teamwork, responsibility, role modelling, leadership, youth development, planning, communication, energy, flexibility, reliability, commitment, and selflessness.
The nomination due date is January 31, 2026.