Award Awareness Week 2025 is coming!

We’re excited to kick off this year’s Award Awareness Week (AAW)—a national celebration of youth achievement, mentorship, and experiential learning through Award in Canada. 

From October 20–24, 2025, communities across the country will come together to recognize the transformative power of the Award. But the celebration starts now: today marks the official launch of the AAW webpage, where you’ll find fresh content, resources, and announcements rolling out in the lead-up to the week. 

This year’s Award Awareness Week will feature: 

• Inspiring stories from Award participants and alumni 

• Flag-raising ceremonies and messages of support from leaders across the country 

• Daily virtual sessions with special guests 

• The launch of new recognition pages for Gold Achievers and Award Mentors 

And much more! 

We’re also inviting everyone to take part in live voting for our Award in Action Photo Contest, which showcases youth creativity and community engagement. Voting opens during AAW on our Instagram and Facebook channels—don’t miss your chance to support your favorite entries! 

Want to submit a photo?
If you’re an Award Leader or VAC participant, you can still submit your photos until October 7th. Visit https://www.dukeofed.org/photocontest to learn how. 

Award Awareness Week is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action. It’s about unlocking potential, recognizing the impact of experiential education, and celebrating the educators, mentors, and leaders who make the Award Canada Way possible. 

Visit www.dukeofed.org/award-awareness-week to explore the full schedule, discover ways to participate, and help us spread the word. 

Let’s make this year’s Award Awareness Week a powerful celebration of purpose, possibility, and the people who help youth thrive. 

Read more about Award Awareness Week here

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