This page organizes all resources by category, with clear descriptions to help you find what you need. Use the table of contents below to navigate—just click a title to access the resource. We encourage you to use the playbooks as they guide you through every step of doing and delivering the Award, and they include links to all the necessary resources.
Award Management Playbook Award Delivery Playbook Participant Playbook Opportunities & GrantsTable of Contents
A document that lists the adults that may be involved in an Adventurous Journey and what role they play.
Real-life examples of Adventurous Journeys and filled-out template examples to help assist in Adventurous Journey planning.
On this platform you will find everything you and your participants need to successfully and safely complete each stage of the Adventurous Journey.
Answers to general questions about the Adventurous Journey, as well as each stage.
A complete overview of Adventurous Journey requirements and all components involved in planning a successful Adventurous Journey.
A document that allows an AJ Supervisor and/or Assessor to sign-off on the team’s Practice and Qualifying Journey once, instead of completing it for each individual participant through the ORB.
A suggested template for the Practice Journey and Qualifying Journey to help with the Adventurous Journey debrief for the team to fill out after their Adventurous Journey (if required by their Award Leader).
Use this guide with your team to develop your Adventurous Journey plan. The planning guide includes reminders, tips and sections for including your group information, team goal, route, meal plan, emergency contacts and more!
Provides a quick overview to help identify the type of AJ you can do and what needs to be decided by the team.
Find resources and materials to deliver Virtual Bronze Adventurous Journeys and Semi-Virtual Bronze and Silver Adventurous Journeys at your Award Centre.
This resource guides groups to build their team goal. It also provides a few practical examples of Practice and Qualifying Journey team goals.
A national community for Award Holders aged 18+. It offers networking, lifelong learning, and professional development opportunities, including a LinkedIn group to stay connected and grow.
Find out how Award participants are recognized for their achievements.
Discover how achievers can leverage the skills gained through the Award to strengthen resumes, excel in interviews, and apply their experiences to future education, careers, and life opportunities.
Your story matters! Share how the Award has impacted your life or career and why it’s important.
A visual guide on how to set-up activities and/or the Adventurous Journey on the ORB.
A resource hub with ideas, examples and inspiration for activities across all Award sections.
Provides an in-depth guide for Assessors, outlining their role in supporting participants across the four Award sections.
Designed to support participants from start to finish. The Buddy System pairs participants with peers at the same Award level for mutual support, while the Award Mentor System connects younger participants with experienced mentors for guidance.
Award Centre Management Playbook – Click here
The Award Centre Management Playbook is focused on the administration and operation of the Award Centre itself. It provides comprehensive guidance for efficiently planning and implementing all necessary tasks to manage your Award Centre.
Award Centre Management Manual – Click here
This manual provides information on all subjects relevant for an Award Centre to set up and manage an efficient and sustainable Award operation.
Award Authorization Checklist – Click here
A checklist to reference when reviewing participants’ completed Awards to ensure Award requirements have been met.
Guide for Celebrations – Click here
If you need support planning a celebration, this document provides helpful guidance.
Life After the Award – Click here
Discover how participants can leverage the skills gained through the Award to strengthen resumes, excel in interviews, and apply their experiences to future education, careers, and life opportunities.
Award Delivery Playbook – Click here
This Playbook is your primary resource for delivering the Award. It’s been designed to guide you through the elements necessary to deliver the Award within your organization, tailored for the academic year.
Award Delivery Best Practices – Click here
General tips for all areas of the Award that other Award Centres have found effective. This is a great resource to read at the very start.
Award Delivery Handbook – Click here
This handbook is available for those who want more detailed information beyond the playbooks. It provides guidance for Award Leaders and other adults involved in delivery.
A customizable PowerPoint template that Award Centres can use to explain the Award to their participants.
To ensure Award Leaders can support all participants, we have outlined potential flexibilities that may be used. Flexibilities may be used on an individual or group basis depending on the situation.
A step-by-step guide on becoming an Award Coordinator, Leader or volunteer.
As long as an activity includes the seven elements outlined in this resource, the activity will qualify.
This document is intended to help participants map out a Gold Project that meets Award standards. Fill out this template to ensure your trip meets Gold Project requirements. When complete, submit it to your Award Leader and on your ORB for approval.
Learn how the Award benefits participants and explore ways you can support them to maximize their experience and outcomes.
A simple guide to help participants complete their Award—covering each step, tips for success, and how to make the most of the experience.
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Students can earn micro-credentials by completing Award components such as leadership, project planning, or portfolio development. These provide recognition milestones to keep motivation high and help build their resumes.
Advanced Training in a Technology Certification – click here
Students gain hands-on experience with digital tools or tech platforms. For example, using the Online Record Book (ORB) and learning about AI during Award activities can qualify. This certification demonstrates technical proficiency and adaptability in digital environments.
Leadership Certification
Focuses on developing leadership skills such as communication, decision-making, and team management. Students complete activities, assignments or workshops that explore leadership styles, principles, and practical applications in school or community settings
Portfolio Development Certification
Students learn to create a professional portfolio showcasing their skills, experiences, and achievements. This includes setting goals and documenting SHSM and Award activities in the ORB, reflecting on growth, and organizing evidence for future job or post-secondary applications.
Project Management Certification
Introduces students to planning, organizing, and executing projects effectively. They learn transferable skills like scheduling, resource management, and teamwork through planning and completing the Adventurous Journey.
This page provides information and guidance for educators delivering the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. It includes examples of implementation across participating provinces to support effective program delivery.
The Education Operating Partnership (EOP) Playbook is your go-to guide for boards, ministries, and education partners to successfully deliver the Award. It provides clear steps and resources to plan, implement, and manage delivery of the Awardframework.
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Details on how the Award is being delivered as a co-curricular with our partner(s) in the province.
Details on how the Award is being delivered as a co-curricular with our partner(s) in the province.
Details on how the Award is being delivered as a co-curricular with our partner(s) in the province.
Details on how the Award is being delivered as a co-curricular with our partner(s) in the province.
This document provides examples and instructions for educators to integrate school activities into the Award framework.
Information on how to deliver the Award across various Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) sectors.
Register as an Award Coordinator or Leader to get trained and deliver the Award at your organization.
Fill out this form to connect with us and discusst how your organization can partner with the Award.
Designed for Award Coordinators and Leaders actively delivering the Award. We recommend delivering the Award for at least 6 months before attending. Training builds on Level One and focuses on mentoring strategies, youth engagement, and practical delivery tools. Join our live training sessions with other Leaders from across Canada, sharing ideas and best practices to create meaningful Award experiences.
Award Leaders and participants create account on the Online Record Book to track and manage their Award(s).
A step-by-step guide on how to create an Adventurous Journey template and event from an Award Leader POV.
Get an overview of tracking your participants’ progress in the ORB platform.
A quick guide on calculating logged hours for participants in the ORB.
In this video, you will learn how to create a log for an activity in an Online Record Book account.
Learn the simple steps to create an Award label in the ORB to better sort and keep track of your participants
In this video, you will learn how to set up an activity in an Online Record Book account.
Watch this video to find out how to invite participants to join the ORB and start their Award.
Our web platform that allows participants to record their activities and submit their Awards. It also allows Award Leaders to monitor participants’ progress, approve activities and Awards.
A powerful tool to keep up to date on your participant’s progress. For the above link to work, you need to be already logged in to ORB. If you aren’t already logged in, it will make you log in and bring you to the regular dashboard.
Discover how to review and understand revision notes for Awards returned to you by the National Award Office.
This video guides participants on sending a section of their Award for assessment.
This document serves as a streamlined guide to assist Award Leaders in helping their participants register for the Award. It provides step-by-step instructions and required details to simplify the registration process in the Online Record Book (ORB).
This video guides participants on how to submit their Award to their Award Leader.
Online Record Book Award Leader Web User Guide – Click here
How to use the ORB from a web browser as an Award Leader. You can find the guide for app usage on your Online Record Book account under Guides as well.
Online Record Book Participant Web User Guide – Click here
How to use the ORB on a computer as a participant. You can find the guide for app usage on your Online Record Book account under Guides as well.
Award Leader – Change Lives with the Award – Click here
Explains the valuable role of an Award Leader, highlighting why educators and leaders should deliver the Award. It covers the benefits for both students and educators and provides an overview of how the program works to create positive, lasting change.
Parent & Guardian Brochure – Click here
Benefits for your participant and how you can support them to stay engaged and motivated.
Participant Brochure – Click here
Designed to introduce young people to the Award, spark their excitement, and give them a clear understanding of what it’s all about.
Principal Brochure – Click here
This resource explains how the Award builds confidence, resilience, and leadership in students while supporting educators in creating meaningful, experiential learning opportunities. It highlights benefits for both learners and schools, making it ideal for sharing with staff or stakeholders.
Explains how the Award Canada Way helps young people build and develop the skills that will support them as they navigate the transition from youth to adulthood, and how it bridges what they learn in the classroom to what they’ll do outside of it.
Access a downloadable folder with official Award branding, including logos, icons, and other visual assets you can use at your organization.
A double sided postcard overview of the Award for participants, highlighting its benefits, key sections, and how to get started. Perfect for sharing with students and parents as an introduction to the Award.
Access to three different posters that are designed to support your efforts in recruiting participants effectively.
A two pager exploring how The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award can be delivered as a co-curricular experience to enhance student and teacher experiences.
Showcases the transformative outcomes of the Award across Canada. This report highlights how the program empowers youth, strengthens communities, and delivers measurable benefits for personal growth and social impact.
Discover the latest news, stories, and updates from the Award community in Canada! Whether you’re a participant, parent, teacher, educator, or principal, our blog is your go-to destination for everything related to the Award.
Presents research-backed evidence on the benefits of delivering the Award as a co-curricular. It demonstrates how integration into school life enhances student engagement, skill development, and overall well-being.
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A literature review exploring how the Award fosters critical youth development outcomes—such as resilience, leadership, and community connection—through experiential learning and co-curricular delivery.
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Examines the challenges facing today’s youth and how programs like the Award frameworkd helps rebuild confidence, adaptability, and purpose in an evolving world.
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