The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award, equipping young people for life. Over the past 60 years, the Award has transformed the lives of millions of young people in more than 140 countries and territories worldwide. The names of individual Award Operators often differ from nation to nation, but the Award and its unique reputation with employers, policy makers and leaders in society remain unchanged and consistent.
The Award is available to all young people aged 14 to 24. It is voluntary, non-competitive, enjoyable and balanced, and requires sustained effort over time. The Award encourages young people to design their own programme of activities, set their own goals and challenge themselves to achieve their aims.
The Award is comprised of three levels:
Each level of the Award has four sections.
Participants complete all four sections at each level to achieve their Award. At Gold level, they also complete a residential project.
- Service: Participants volunteer in their communities, make a positive contribution to society and demonstrate social responsibility.
- Physical Recreation: Encourages young people to improve their fitness and performance, and enjoy healthy lifestyles for good mental and physical well-being.
- Skills: Enables participants to develop their talents, broaden their abilities, increase their self-confidence and improve their employability.
- Adventurous Journey: Young people discover a spirit of adventure and gain a deeper understanding of the environment and the great outdoors
- Residential Project: (*At Gold level only) Participants broaden their experience by staying in an unfamiliar environment with other young people, taking part in a worthwhile project and building new relationships.
Contact Us for More Information
Coordinator: Irina Cazacu – irina.cazacu@verita.ro
Award Leaders: Ashley Peek, Irina Cazacu, Doria Draghiciu, Rona Luz Duran, Claudio Guerra & Catherine Bailey
