As of January 2010, 2028 (Southam) Squadron are currently second in Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing for D of E Awards and top for V-Involved 250 hour's awards.

To celebrate the Squadron held an awards evening on Thursday the 21 st January 2010 when they also took the opportunity to present Certificates for Advanced Swimming and Leading Cadet awards.

The Cadets and their families were joined by Wing Commander Ladwa, OC Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing, Squadron Leader Coats and Victoria O'Connor who was there to represent the V Scheme.

After welcoming everyone the Squadron Commander, Flight Lieutenant Moreton, gave everyone an overview of 2028 Squadron's successful year in 2009. He then invited Squadron Leader Coats and Victoria O'Connor to address the Cadets and parents. Squadron Leader Coats thanked the Cadets and staff for all their hard work in achieving the second highest D of E return in Warwickshire and Birmingham Wing during 2009. Ms O'Connor reminded everyone that 9 250 hour Awards was the highest in the Wing.

Victoria O'Connor presented the 9 250 Hour V-Involved Scheme certificates and badges; each Cadet also received a thermal mug as a gift.

Wing Commander Ladwa then presented some 15 Advanced Swimming Certificates, 9 Bronze and 5 Silver D of E Awards, together with 4 Leading Certificates and Badges.

Wing Commander Ladwa then congratulated the Cadets and Staff on their successful year in 2009 but challenged them to do even better during 2010.

Flight Lieutenant Moreton then drew the presentations to a close and invited everyone to enjoy a buffet which had been arranged by one of the Squadron staff but paid for by the V Scheme people.

Flight Lieutenant Moreton said after the presentations, “Everyone has worked extremely hard during 2009 to place 2028 Squadron firmly back on the Wing map; I am proud to have an enthusiastic group of Cadets and a dedicated team of staff. To achieve second best in the Wing for D of E results and the most 250 hour V Scheme returns is absolutely fantastic. What made the evening more special was being joined by the Wing Commander and Squadron Leader Coats; I am sure the Cadets appreciated receiving their awards from OC Wing.”