Manitoba Division

How the Award Began… The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was started in 1956

by H.R.H Prince Phillip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

It was brought to Canada in 1963 and it operates in all 10 provinces and 3 territories, with over 40,000 participants involved.

The Award also operates around the world in over 143 countries and is known as The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.

About the Award• Open to all young people between the ages 14 – 25• Non-Competitive – Not a limited number of Awards

presented per year• Flexible – Designed to meet the needs & interests

of all young people• Voluntary – Participation in the Programme is a

choice & activities must occur on voluntary time• ‘Choose you own Adventure’

3 Levels & 4 Categories

Bronze

Silver

Gold

• Community Service• Skill• Physical Recreation• Adventurous Journey• Residential Project

(5th for Gold only)

Community Service• To voluntarily provide assistance where needed

in the school, or community.• Can be organized or informal (ex. Winnipeg

Harvest or Tutoring) For Bronze: Minimum 3 months (13 weeks)

1 hr/week

Skill• To learn to use leisure time productively.• Examples: music, marksmanship, public

speaking, art• For Bronze: Minimum 3 months (13 weeks)

1 hr/week

Physical Recreation• Develop healthy lifestyle choices!• Can be individual or organized• Examples: Sports teams, individual fitness,

running, swimming, etc.• For Bronze: Minimum 3 months (13 weeks)

1 hr/week

Adventurous Journey• Experience the outdoors through fun,

adventure and exploration.• At the Bronze Level:

Preliminary Training Practice Journey - 1 day Qualifying Journey - 2 days and 1 night

Additional Qualification• Do an additional 3 months in your choice of:

Service Skills, or Physical Recreation

• For Bronze: Minimum 3 months (13 weeks) 1 hr/week

Residential Project (5th Requirement for Gold Only)• Can only be done after 16 years of age and counts

towards the Gold Award.• Participate in a project or training while working with

people who are NOT your everyday peers.• 5 days and 4 nights• Examples: Encounters with Canada, Exchange Trips,

Provincial or National Sport Camps, or Counselor-in-Training Programs.

Minimum Timescale for Each LevelLevel Min.

Age Service Skills PhysicalRecreation Plus…. Adventurous

Journey

Bronze 13.5/14 3 months

3 months

3 months

All Participants do an extra 3 months in either Service, Skills or Physical Recreation

2 days + 1 night

Silver 15 6 months

6 months

6 months

Non Bronze holders must do an extra 6 months in either Service, Skills or Physical Recreation

3 days + 2 nights

Gold 16 12 months

12 months

12 months

Non Silver holders must do an extra 6 months in either Service, Skills or Physical Recreation

4 days +3 nights

* Plus additional requirement of 5 days & 4 nights Residential Project for Gold

The Record Book

‐ After you register, the record book is sent to you

‐ Full of helpful information ‐ Record your time‐ Pick your Assessors

Benefits of the AwardResumes and Applications

• The Duke of Ed is excellent to put on resumes and applications.

• Sets you apart from other applicants

• Demonstrates goal setting, willingness to take on a challenge and ability to complete a task.

Award Ceremonies

• Bronze ceremonies are held within the community or youth group.

• Silver Awards are presented by the Lieutenant Governor at a ceremony held at Government House.

• Gold Award Certificates are presented by a member of the Royal Family or Governor General of Canada at a ceremony held every few years in the province.

• You receive a pin and certificate in recognition of your achievement. The Award Pin can be worn on the Cadet Uniform.

Any Questions?Feel free to contact me at:(204) 988-3017 OR kpaterson@dukeofed.org

Check us out at:(Website) dukeofed.org/mb(Facebook) www.facebook.com/DukeofEdMB(Twitter) @dukeofedMB

Fill out a registration form and return it to our

office. Or go to: www.dukeofed.org/mb to

register online.

You will receive a Record Book by mail when you register. This is where you will keep track of all the

activities you do for The Award.

Getting Started…