Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the closing date for nominations?

All nominations must be received by May 1, 2012. They should be mailed to:

The Hubbell Awards
Suite 190, 680 Whytewold Road
PO Box 17000 Station Forces
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5

2. What is the eligibilty criteria for the scholarship?

You must be a cadet in good standing in a unit based in Manitoba.

At the time of application you must be in your final year of high school (or equivalent) and be planning to enter directly into a full time program of studies at a fully-accredited post-secondary education facility (university, college or technical institute) where the program to be undertaken leads to a degree, diploma, or professional or technical qualification.

Proof of enrolment at a fully-accredited post-secondary education facility in the year of application is a requirement for the scholarship.

The application form provides additional information. (Please note that the 2012 application form is currently under review. It will be included in this site when it becomes available and emailed to Regional Cadets (Prairie) and all commanding officers.)

The applicant is responsible to complete the form, obtain the necessary approvals and personally submit it.

3. When will commanding officers be informed of the 2012 application process?

The application process is emailed to all commanding officers in January. The Regional Cadet office in Winnipeg is copied on the correspondence. Additionally the form and instructions will be included on this website.

4. How are the applications evaluated?

Each application is reviewed independently by a team of evaluators who use a numerical rating system. One winner from each element is selected. Letters are mailed to the cadet's home address informing him/her of their selection.

5. My Commanding Officer didn't nominate me. Can I apply for the scholarship?

Each cadet who wishes to be considered for the scholarship is responsible to complete the application form. You should take the completed form to your commanding officer and request his/her approval in the space provided. When you have the required approval and supporting documents you should mail it to us by the due date.

6. If your selection committee concludes that none of the applicants from one element meet the criteria, will you award that scholarship to a cadet from another element?

The quality of the applications is consistently high, but in the remote possibility of that happening only two scholarships would be presented. The bigger challenge is selecting only one winner from excellent applicants.

7. When will the scholarships be presented?

The scholarships are presented at the Awards Dinner. The next Awards Dinner will be held on September 24, 2011 at the 17 Wing Officers' Mess.

8. What is the value of the 2011 scholarship?

We will present three $1,000.00 scholarships at the Awards Dinner.

9. I will complete grade 11 in June 2012, do I qualify for the Hubbell Awards?

All applicants must be in their final year of high school or currently attending a fully-accredited post secondary educational facility to be eligible for consideration of the scholarship.

10. I will complete grade 12 in June 2012 but have not decided whether I will take post secondary education. Do I qualify for the Hubbell Awards?

Proof of enrolment at a fully-accredited post-secondary education facility in the year of application is a requirement for the scholarship.

11. I am the commanding officer of a cadet unit and have two cadets who could be considered for nomination. Can I nominate both of them?

Each cadet who wishes to be considered for a scholarship should personally complete the application and request your favourable recommendation. Your comments are important to the evaluation team.

12. I would like to make donations on a monthly payroll deduction plan through work. Are you registered with the All Charities Campaign?

Yes, the Hubbell Awards is one of organizations recognized by the All Charities Campaign. Please consult with your payroll office or All Charities coordinator to arrange for automatic payroll deductions.

13. I would like to make a one time only donation. Where should I send it?

Donations can be mailed to:

The Hubbell Awards Incorporated
Suite 190, 680 Whytewold Road
PO Box 17000, Station Forces
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5

Or

The Hubbell Awards Scholarship Trust Fund
c/o The Winnipeg Foundation
1350 One Lombard Place
Winnipeg, MB R3B OX3

All donations of $10.00 or more receive a charitable receipt.

14. I attended the last Awards Dinner and saw that my name is included in the Copper category. I would like to be included in the Silver or higher category. How do I do that?

The categories of donors included in the Awards Dinner program are for cumulative donations.

There are five categories of donors:

Diamond - donations with a cumulative total of more than $10,000.00
Gold - cumulative total between $5,000.00 and $10,000.00
Silver - cumulative total between $500.00 and $4,999.99
Copper - cumulative total up to $500.00

As the total amount of your donations increase you will automatically move to a higher category.

15. How are your donations managed?

When the Hubbell Awards was incorporated, we wanted to ensure that the program could continue indefinitely. We consulted with the Winnipeg Foundation. They have a program that assists small charities such as the Hubbell Awards. We entered into an agreement with them. All donations are deposited in the Hubbell Awards Scholarship Trust Fund that they hold. Once each year they inform us of the amount of interest that has been earned. That information is used to determine the value of the scholarships, which will be increased as the Trust Funds grows.

16. I am a high school teacher and have a student who is a high academic achiever. Can I nominate him/her?

We encourage all adult leaders to consider the Hubbell Awards as one venue of supporting youth who are enrolled in a cadet unit in Manitoba. You should encourage your student to complete the application form and arrange for his/her commanding officer to support it. The student is responsible to mail the completed form to us.

17. My grandson/granddaughter/brother/sister has been selected for the Hubbell Awards this year. Can I attend the Awards Dinner with his/her parents?

The parents of the winners attend the evening as our guests. Parents are encouraged to have others attend the evening with them. The cost for others to attend the dinner is included with the invitations that will be mailed in August 2011. Cheques should be made payable to The Hubbell Awards.

18. When will the 2011 Awards Dinner be held?

The next Awards Dinner will be held at the 17 Wing Officers' Mess on September 24, 2011.

19. I am on the Cadet Instructor List and would like to attend the dinner. How do I arrange to do that?

All Cadet Instructors, members of the Leagues and Regional Cadet staff are encouraged to attend the Awards Dinner to support our youth. Please contact your commanding officer, league representative, Regional Cadet Detachment or us to make arrangements to attend.

We can also invoice your unit/league/sponsor/detachment, if required.

20. Is the Hubbell Awards associated with other organizations?

The Hubbell Awards is proudly independent. We collaborate with several charitable and not for profit organizations that support cadets such as the Sea, Army and Air Cadet Leagues. We would be pleased to collaborate with other organizations with similar objectives.

21. I have been selected for the 2011 Hubbell Awards but will age out before the awards dinner. Can I wear my cadet uniform to the dinner?

We do not have authority in this area, but we have learned that a recent policy change allows winners who have aged out prior to the Awards Dinner to wear their uniform. You should contact your commanding officer to obtain approval. S/he may be required to consult with Regional Cadets (Prairie).