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About the Award

Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world. The Award is available to all 14-24 year olds and is the world’s leading youth achievement award. It equips young people for life regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests. Doing the Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others; it pushes young people to their personal limits and recognises their achievements.

Participants are required to complete various activities over a set period of time in order to earn the Award. Upon completion, they are awarded a certificate and badge for the Level they have completed. In South Africa, the certificates have the signatures of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip and His Excellency, President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa. The certificates are recognised globally by employers and institutions of higher learning.

  • Enrolment

    The award is open to enrolment for all young people between the ages of 14 and 24.

  • Three Levels

    Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels with increasing increments of skills training with each level.

  • Four Sections

    Physical Recreation, Skills, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey plus Gold Residential Project (Gold Level only)

  • Self-Improvement

    Achieving an Award recognises individual goal setting and self-improvement through persistence and achievement.

Award Levels

Bronze

Between 14 and 24 years old

Minimum completion period of 6 months

Participants must complete the requirements of each section simultaneously

Silver

Between 15 and 24 years old

Minimum completion period of 6 months for Bronze Award holders and 12 months for non-Bronze Award holders

Participants must complete the requirements of each section simultaneously

Gold

Between 16 and 24 years old

Minimum completion period of 12 months for Silver Award holders and 18 months for non-Silver Award holders

Participants must complete the requirements of each section simultaneously

Framework & Impact

Participants complete all four Sections at each level in order to achieve either their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. At Gold level, Participants also complete a Gold Residential Project.
The programme brings together practical experiences and life skills, building confidence, encouraging physical health and recreation, and motivating young people to engage with their communities. The Award is structured to develop soft skills, preparing young people for the world of employment and thriving during high school and tertiary education.
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  • Voluntary Service Section

    Voluntary Service Section

  • Physical Recreation Section

    Physical Recreation Section

  • Skills Section

    Skills Section

  • Adventurous Journey Section

    Adventurous Journey Section

  • Gold Residential Project

    Gold Residential Project

Becoming World Ready

Achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and an edge over others when you apply for college, university or a job. Beyond your academic achievements, universities want to see evidence of so called ‘soft skills’ that you have developed through extra-curricular activities, such as communication, commitment, leadership and teamwork. Your President’s Award is a fantastic way to demonstrate these skills in practice.
71% of business leaders and 63% of young people asserted that formal education alone is not enough to equip young people to be world ready. According to business leaders surveyed during the 2018 Global Survey; the following skills are considered important in helping young people become ready for the world in the order of importance:
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  • Individual Skills

    Confidence, Resilience, Determination

  • Analytics

    Critical thinking, Problem-solving skills

  • Social Skills

    Communication, Teamwork, Leadership Skills

  • Humanitarian Skills

    Empathy, Adaptability, Intercultural and Civic Engagement

  • Technical Ability

    Technical Knowledge, Practical Technical Skills

Theory of Change

For the thousands of young people who take part in developing themselves through the Award each year, the benefits of achieving The President’s Award at any level are endless. The Award is about helping you along the path to a productive and prosperous future. As many of our participants say, it’s life-changing experience.
You’ll also make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.
Do The Award
The costs involved in delivering the Award (to the National Award Operator, Award Unit, participant, volunteer, supporter, etc.)

Participants undertake regular activities in four main sections:

  • Physical Recreation
  • Voluntary Service
  • Skills
  • Adventurous Journey
  • Gold Residential Project

Participants develop social and emotional capabilities such as:

  • Confidence
  • Managing Feelings
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience and determination
  • Creativity and adaptability

This leads to longer term impacts, such as:

  • Improved employability and earning potential
  • Improved physical health and fitness
  • Improved mental health and well-being
  • Increased engagement with charitable and community cases
  • Improved environmental impact
  • Increased social cohesion
  • Reduced offending

Participants develop social and emotional capabilities such as:

  • Confidence
  • Managing Feelings
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Resilience and determination
  • Creativity and adaptability

Global Award Alumni Network

We are excited to share that South Africa has launched its Alumni platform on the Global Award Alumni Network. It is a global networking platform for people that have completed their Bronze/Silver/Gold. One of the benefits is that registered Alumni will also have access to available opportunities such as internships, scholarships, employment, etc.
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