The first step is the nominations stage. In November each year we open nominations, whereby adult volunteers, youth leaders and cadets are invited to put forward a deserving young person via a short nomination form.
The CVQO Westminster Award
The CVQO Westminster Award 2022
Nominations for the 2022 CVQO Westminster Award are now closed
We have now closed nominations for the 2022 CVQO Westminster Award.
After the huge success of our combined 20/21 competition, we will be following a similar format for the 2022 Award. A full schedule is provided below:
- Stage 1 – Nominations (open Thursday 25 November, close Friday 21 January 2022)
- Stage 2 – Successful stage 2 nominees announced w/c 31 Jan 2022
- Stage 2 – Challenge set early Feb; deadline mid Feb
- ILM Level 3 qualification – delivered online in March
- Stage 3 – Selection event in Somerset: Monday 11 April – Thursday 14 April 2022
- Stage 4 – Cornwall expedition: Monday 25 July – Saturday 6 August 2022
- Stage 5 – House of Lords lunch: Thursday 15 September 2022
NOMIATE NOW!
How to apply and eligibility
Eligibility criteria (2022 Award)
- Be registered for or have completed a CVQO BTEC Level 2 qualification (TPD or Music for Practical Performance)
- Age criteria: be born between 1 September 2003 and 31 August 2005
- There can be one nomination per unit (e.g. squadron/detachment/equivalent cadet unit or youth group)
- This means Counties/Areas/Wings (or equivalent regional designation) can nominate multiple candidates
Nominate now!
What is the CVQO Westminster Award?
The CVQO Westminster Award is an annual competition designed to recognise and reward the most deserving of our learners.
Each year we invite cadet and youth group leaders to come forward and nominate a brilliant young person for something they’ve achieved. Additionally, nominations can now be endorsed by fellow cadets!
We deliberately leave the criteria for the nomination open; it could be that they’ve overcome a personal challenge, helped a family member or friend in need, undertaken some amazing community/charity work or are simply an all-round terrific character.
Precious Oyelade, 2012 CVQO Duke of Westminster Award finalistBeing involved with CVQO has broadened my horizons beyond the bounds of inner city London where I grew up. The interview practice and feedback that constituted part of the CVQO-led BTEC curriculum provided me with a foundation that I used in preparation for my interview at the University of Cambridge.