Congratulations to this year's national trophy and award winners, who were announced today.

Scarborough Unit has won the coveted Canada Trophy, which is awarded to the unit considered to have attained the highest standard over the year. Barrow-in-Furness Sea Cadets, last year's winner, has secured the Thomas Gray Memorial Trophy, which is the runner-up to the Canada Trophy and was won last year by Scarborough.

Ashington and Bexley & Lewisham units are joint winners of the Captain’s Cup, which goes to the unit that has made a particular impression on Captain Sea Cadets.

Captain Philip Russell RN, Captain Sea Cadets, said: "Congratulations to all our 2017 trophy winners. It's been another memorable year for Sea Cadets, and it's great to recognise the fantastic work that our units, volunteers and cadets have been doing up and down the country. The standard continues to increase, and there were many commendable performances."

Other awards and trophies include:

Stephenson Trophy: Scarborough;  Bexley & Lewisham; Ashington; Barrow in Furness; Portsmouth; Exmouth

McBeath Trophy: Middlesbrough

Captain Roddie Casement Sword: Lt (SCC) Michael Farrell RNR, North West

Next year's Gibraltar Cup contenders were also revealed. They are:

Eastern Area: Sheffield

London Area: Kingston & District

Northern Area: Hartlepool

North West Area: Preston

Southern Area: Jersey

South West Area: Gloucester

You can view the full list of winners here.