Introducing the world's leading youth achievement award to the United States

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is an internationally recognized program for young people, building their skills to equip them for life and work. By creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, get physically active, give service, and experience adventure, the Award can play a critical role in their development.

The Award in the USA

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global award that allows young people to determine what they are passionate about, regardless of their background, culture or access to resources.

The Sections

There are four Sections of activities for all Award Levels, plus a Gold Project for the Gold Award only.

Voluntary Service

The Award encourages young people to spend time volunteering in their community, which both benefits others and contributes to their own growth and well-being.

Skills

Participants can choose to improve on an existing skill or try something completely new, as they develop personal interests and enhance their practical and social skills.

Physical Recreation

Physical Recreation encourages healthy behavior not only for Participants, but also for their communities, via improved health, or active participation in team activities. This section specifically aims to impacts the health, team skills, self-esteem and confidence of Participants.

Adventurous Journey

The Adventurous Journey sparks exploration and drives a sense of adventure, as small teams plan, train and undertake a journey through a challenging environment.

Gold Project

Completed at the Gold Level, the Gold Project provides a Participant the opportunity to learn how to work with people of different backgrounds, develop skills and build confidence living in new environments.

130+ COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING. MILLIONS OF AWARDS ACHIEVED. 60+ YEARS OF POSITIVE IMPACT AROUND THE GLOBE.

Founded in 1956 by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, today more than 1.3 million young people are actively participating in the Award.

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