Congratulations to the following individuals who have been nominated for a 2017 Thrive award:
| AWARD | NAME | SQUADRON |
| Valiant NCO – For excellence, through the virtue of hard work, character and quality in service as a Senior NCO. | Cdt Cpl L Norris
Sgt Ian Stanley WO Steve Ward |
2120 Witney
2210 Cowley 2211 Bracknell |
| Unsung Hero – Awarded to the individual whose contribution often goes unrecognised, but without it the ATC would fail to deliver. | CI Mark Gray
Mrs Carole Neal Mrs Susie Sigsworth |
1996 Earley
211 Newbury 2120 Witney |
| Inspirational Civilian Instructor – For the Civilian Instructor who has made the most outstanding contribution to the Air Training Corps. | CI Paul Barker
CI Matt Hardman CI Mo Merchant |
2403 Aldermaston
459 Windsor 2121 Abingdon |
| Outstanding Junior Officer – To recognise the Junior Officer who has excelled including in their own personal development. | Flt Lt Suzy Emery
Plt Off Nick Erander Fg Off Clayton Jones |
2267 Brize Norton
1996 Earley 2507 Bicester |
| Endeavour Award – For consistent and extraordinary efforts in helping others, above and beyond the call of duty and often against the odds. | Flt Lt Nigel Furlong
Flt Lt Luke Pepperell Flt Lt Jane Wicks |
2210 Cowley
211 Newbury 2410 Didcot |
A Thrive Special Award will also be awarded in order to celebrate the life of Sergeant Russell Elsom of 153 (Slough) Squadron who recently sadly passed away.