From Learning Karate To Performing At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics!

“Completing my Duke of Ed Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards gave me some of my best High School memories, and set up a solid foundation …

Lucy Competes In The Special Olympics 2018

Bronze Awardee, Lucy Myatt, was first told about the Award by her college Youth Support Worker, Jamie, and through his encouragement, she decided that it …

Carl Starts His Own Honey Making Business Through the Award

Gold Awardee, Carl Rudolph from Mudgeeraba in Queensland, has always been happiest outdoors, exploring and facing challenges head on. When he first learned about The …

"I may not able to achieve as highly at school work but I can offer a lot in other areas."

When Ronan Waters began his Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award last year, he discovered he was capable of achieving a lot more than he ever …

Gold Awardee Now Going for Gold

Reflecting on her Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award experience, Gold Awardee and International Athlete,  Isabella Rositano, is certain that the Award has “shaped how she …

Brough Tells How The Award Helped Him Overcome His Anxiety And Find Self Confidence

At the age of 16 Brough Whibley had just moved to boarding school and was finding it difficult to adapt to the change. It was …

Declan Shares How The Award Has Helped Him Overcome Challenges He Faces Living With Autism

“Sometimes our greatest weaknesses can be the ones that benefit us the most if you choose to embrace them in the quest for self-improvement. My …

Dream. Dare. Do! - Stevie's Award Story

Dream. Dare. Do! This has become Stephanie (Stevie) Russell – Farnham’s life philosophy. “Dream it. Dare to try it. Then go out and do it.” …