We would like to congratulate Lily Borean
with becoming the National Navy League Cadet of the year!
This award is the highest achievement that a Navy League Cadet can receive in Canada.
Lily joined The Navy League Cadet program at 9 years old after her friend from school told her about it.
It was her dedication to the Corp values, self-discipline, leadership and high achievement that made her recognized as the National Navy League Cadet of the Year.
She won the Wings of Mercy Award at the Annual Ceremonial Review in May 16, 2019 for the highest mark in the First Aid Training.
She was promoted to CP02 October 2, 2019 and appointed to Coxswain.
She was promoted to CP01 December 5, 2019.
Photos by Jennifer Borean
I didn’t know what any of these abbreviations meant, so I asked Lily’s Mom Jennifer.
CP01 is Chief Petty Officer First Class.
The highest rank a cadet can achieve writing exams in their Corp in a Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class. To become a CP01 you must be promoted by the officers after achieving a higher level of dedication and achievement.
Cox’n is the abbreviation of Coxswain.
To become a Coxswain you must then be further promoted by the Officers and the Commanding Officer as there can only be one Coxswain be per Corp at any given time.
The Navy League Cadet program is the only cadet program open to kids from 9-12 years.
Lily has always wanted to join Air Cadets but must wait until she turns 12.
She comes from a family with a big family tradition and connection to the Air Cadet program.
She plans to move onto Air Cadets this fall as she will age out of Navy League when she turns 12 in May.
We’re so proud of you, Lily!