Throughout 2023, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada celebrates 60 of supporting young people. Since 1963 over 500,000 people have registered to do the Award, and thousands more have been involved through leadership, governance, and support.
Commemorating our past and building our future
Our 60th anniversary celebrations are for all members of our community past and present. It’s a moment in time to bring together our diverse community and remember what the Award has meant for so many.
Our aim is to emerge from this year stronger than ever. Striving to become the program of choice for helping young people discover and develop their infinite potential. To reach this aim, we invite you to join us in our mission to strengthen the Award. With your knowledge and experience, we will continue to build upon our legacy and continue to give more young people the chance to thrive.
As an organisation, our Alumni and support networks are one of our biggest strengths. You are part of our community, and our future. Our 60th Anniversary will be an opportunity to connect with other Award Alumni, share your journey and be part of our year-long celebrations in 2023.
The Award is dynamic and continues to respond to the needs of our young people and their communities. It continues to evolve while staying grounded in the values that established it as the world’s leading youth self-development and achievement framework.
We are proud of what we accomplished over the past 60 years and together, with our Award community we will continue to ensure that all young people can participate in the Award.
How to Get Involved
Over the coming year, we are planning several events, engagement opportunities, and awareness campaigns that we are excited to share with you. Stay tuned for more information on our 60th Anniversary Celebration calendar of events!
We hope you join us in October 2023 as we celebrate the impact of the Award!
Share your Award Story with us! We are looking to share stories of how the Award has impacted so many individuals over the last 60 years.
Make it known that it’s our 60th Anniversary, and take part in this momentous milestone! Use the hashtags #Award60 #Prix60 and tag us @dukeofedcanada.
60 Stories Celebrating 60 Years of Impact
Throughout the year we will be featuring 60 stories from participants, Award Holders and Volunteers on how the Award has impacted their lives. Be sure to check back throughout the year as we share more incredible stories.
Expanding Opportunities with Western University
Experiential learning within and beyond the classroomWestern University is the first university in Canada to become an Education Operating Partner, bringing the Award framework into post-secondary education and creating new opportunities for students to grow through experiential learning.
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Award Canada Partners with Jill of All Trades
Building trades pathways for young women Read More
Congratulations to OCTE Award Recipients and Partners
Celebrating leadership in tech educationHonouring Trent Durocher, UBC Built, and partners whose leadership is helping students thrive through technological education, skilled trades, and experiential learning. We are proud to celebrate this outstanding recognition from the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE).
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Highlights: Jill of All Trades at Fanshawe
A day of hands-on learning and new possibilities Read More
Director-at-Large (Youth & Alumni)
Call for Expressions of Interest Read More
We want to hear from you!
Have a story you want to share? Follow the the link below to share your Award Story with us!
