Cadet MWO Ava Pilotte
3234 Manitoba Horse RCACC

Cadet MWO Ava Pilotte plans to attend the University of Ottawa in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science program with the long-term goal of becoming a Doctor. As well, during her first year, she has secured a position as a Page in Parliament. She hopes to expand her comfort zone by leaving home and working in a completely new and unique environment where she gets to build friendships with her fellow Pages and learn new skills.

She joined Cadets in March 2022 and by October she was a LCpl and was given the position of Company Sergeant Major when the Corps RSM aged out, a position she maintained reaching the rank of MWO. She has received the Red Star of Excellence, was Mentioned in Dispatches at her Corps, the Gold Star Expedition, Excellence in Physical Fitness Award, the Gold Star of Excellence, the Lord Strathcona Medal, the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence, the ANAVETS medal for the ETL course in Rocky Mountain CTC, and currently serves on the Regional Cadet Advisory Council as a representative for her area.

She has volunteered with numerous organizations in the community from St-Pierre-Jolys Winterfest to the Manitoba Stampede and Exhibition. At School she volunteered with Kick Cancer to the Curb, Earth Rangers, Humanitarian Club, and helped create a "Perogies for Peace" fundraiser where all proceeds went to a Ukrainian family in the community. Through her involvement in these many projects, she has succeeded in making a difference in the lives of others.

She has played hockey at the provincial level, softball, badminton, volleyball, and runs cross country. Her Cadet career has been marked by dedication, inclusivity, and continuous learning, helping her grow as a leader and individual which in-turn has brought her multiple awards and accolades for her leadership capabilities.

Colonel Evelyn Kotzer, Cadet MWO Ava Pilotte and HCol Kelvin Shepherd	Mr. David Pankratz and Cadet MWO Ava Pilotte
Cadet MWO Ava Pilotte and family	2025 Scholarship Recipients