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What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a challenging programme of activities which will help you to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure. It will give you a sense of achievement and what's more, many organisations such as employers and universities take a good view of the Award and what it says about the person who achieves it.

There are three levels

  • Bronze (14 years upwards - minimum period of participation is six months)
  • Silver (15 years upwards - minimum period of participation is 12 months); and
  • Gold (16 years upwards - minimum period of participation is 18 months).

At each level there are four sections, plus a fifth section at Gold level: 

  • Service - to encourage service to individuals and the community
  • Skills - to encourage the discovery and development of personal interests and social and practical skills
  • Physical Recreation - to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity
  • Expeditions - to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery
  • Residential Project (Gold only) - to broaden experience through involvement with others in a residential setting.

The Award is open to anyone between the age of 14 and 25 years. Special qualifications are not needed, just a willingness to have a go.
North Yorkshire County Council, County Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AD | Tel: 0845 8 72 73 74 | Fax: 01609 532009
This page was last updated on 14 November 2007