2nd Carrickfergus Company are awarded the McCune Trophy and the Fitzell Trophy is won by 1st Kilbride

At the Battalion Meeting held on Tuesday 12th November in 1st Larne, 2nd Carrickfergus and 1st Kilbride were awarded the Trophies.

This trophy is open to companies operating in the Borough of Carrickfergus. Points are awarded in the Company Section for the percentage number of passes in the Christian Education examination, 3rd stage leadership and the Battalion Parade. Points for any increase in membership and attendance by officers at Battalion meetings.

Points are awarded in the Junior Section to companies who have had an increase in membership over the previous year. Also taken into consideration are the number of events attended, i.e. figure marching, quiz kids and 5 aside football. The number of boys attending the Carol service and the number of achievement gained by the boys throughout the year as well as the number of meetings at Battalion Level that the officers attend.

The Anchor boys are also involved with marks for attending the Carol Service, and officers attending Battalion meetings

Fitzell Cup.

This cup is awarded to the Junior Section who attend the figure marching, quiz kids and 5 aside football competitions. The number of boys attending the Carol service and the number of achievement gained by the boys throughout the year is also taken in consideration.

The number of meetings at Battalion Level that the officers attend.