Founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth development award with over a million youth participating in over 120 countries. It is now available to youth aged 14 to 24 at Hurst-Euless-Bedford American Legion Post 379.
Hurst-Euless-Bedford American Legion Post 379 is one of 43 partners across the country licensed by the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA to implement the award program in their communities. Post 379 Scout units provides mentorship, logistical resources, and financial support to young people seeking to realize their leadership potential by taking part in the Award USA program.
How is an Award achieved?
The Award is a program of activities. Each young person who takes part in the Award learns a skill, improves their physical fitness, volunteers in their community and experiences a team adventure in a new environment. Success in the Award is measured by regular participation over a fixed period of time while showing commitment and progress in each activity. Each Award journey is 100% personalized, focusing on real-world experiences that build character, resilience, and self-confidence. Participants are supported by adult mentors called Award Leaders.
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The Award Framework
The Award is divided into three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold, which correlate with varying time commitments growing progressively longer from Bronze to Gold.
Key Elements of the Program
- Age: Open to all between the ages of 14 and 24.
- Three Levels: Bronze (14 and older), Silver (15 and older), and Gold (16 and older), each progressively more challenging.
- Four Sections: Skills, Physical Recreation, Voluntary Service and Adventurous Journey. Those seeking the gold award must participate in a Residential Project.
- Impact: Achieving an Award recognizes individual goal setting and self-improvement through persistence and achievement.
Four Sections of Activities
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 and impacts the self-esteem, team skills, and confidence of participants.
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.
ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY: The Adventurous Journey sparks exploration and drives a sense of adventure, as small teams plan, train and undertake a journey through an unfamiliar environment.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (GOLD LEVEL ONLY): You may choose to hone the skills developed through your favorite hobbies or dive into a new experience such as volunteering at a summer camp, working on a conservation project, or going on a cookery or sports course.
Why should youth earn their award?
The award is recognized worldwide with a globally-consistent framework, meaning award-holders have international standing.
The award enhances a young person’s résumé in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The award is fun to earn.
Award cost: There is a cost involved in the participating in the Award. This includes access to the online resources, your record personal book as well as your Award Certificate and Medal. Scholarships are available on request.
Bronze $100
Silver $125
Gold $150
VIDEO: What is The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U14YRgI92l8&t=20s
VIDEO: DoE Award USA Medal Ceremony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz88omsixmg&t=92s
To learn more about The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA see usaward.org.