The Globe and Mail Spotlights the Award in Canada

We’re thrilled to share that The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada has been spotlighted in The Globe and Mail, showcasing how the framework is transforming education and empowering young people across the country.

The feature highlights how the Award is more than an extracurricular activity; it’s a proven framework for developing resilience, leadership, and real-world skills. By integrating experiential learning into education, the Award helps students build confidence, embrace challenges, and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

From Adventurous Journeys to community service and skill development, the Award equips youth with tools to thrive in an ever-changing world. It’s not just about achievement. It’s about creating opportunities for every young person to discover their infinite potential.

This recognition underscores the growing movement to make experiential learning accessible and inclusive for all. Schools, educators, and supporters across Canada are joining forces to ensure that every student has the chance to benefit from this transformative framework.

Read the full Globe and Mail feature and learn how the Award is shaping the future of education

Thank You to Our Champions

A special thank you to BC Local Council Chair Randall Mang and Randall Anthony Communications for their incredible support in bringing this piece to life. We also celebrate the inspiring voices featured in the article:

• Mark Little, Award Canada CEO, for reinforcing the Award’s role in building resilience, character, and confidence in young people.
• Anastazia Krneta, Award Canada’s Director of Philanthropy, whose deep belief in experiential learning was shaped by her son’s transformative experience at a United World College.
• Laura Briscoe, education consultant leading the co-curricular initiative, for connecting learning to personal and career goals and empowering student voice.
• Laura Elliott, former Executive Director of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education, for advocating Award integration in schools.
• Ian Howcroft, CEO of Skills Ontario, for partnering to recognize students in skilled trades and strengthen career pathways.
• Eric and Julie Findlay, Award alumni and heads of Andrew Sheret Limited, credit the program with building confidence and commitment—qualities they now champion as an investment in Canada’s youth and future.
• Scott McFadzean, CEO of London International Airport, for championing experiential learning and opening doors to aviation careers.
• Peter Lawless, Gold Award alumnus and national board member, for emphasizing the lifelong impact of service and active citizenship.
• Kate Konstantinova, Award Leader and Silver alumna, for highlighting how the Award adds meaning to students’ commitments and fosters community engagement.
• Carly Rogers, Bronze Award participant, for sharing how the Award helps set goals and build time management skills.
• Mika Hulkkonen, Enhanced Carpentry Program student at GECDSB, for showing how the Award helps set and achieve goals in academics, fitness, and community service.

Together, these stories reflect the Award’s power to transform lives and communities across Canada.

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