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Did you know you can receive high school credit for your Award?
The Department of Education has created a form to allow students to challenge for credit the Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for Outdoor Pursuits 110. The student will fill out the Challenge for Credit form and give to their guidance counsellor along with the congratulatory letter from our office stating they have achieved their Award and their record book, expedition guide, and Award submission form (everything they sent in to be marked by the office). For more information on this opportunity please contact Danielle McLeod at dmcleod@dukeofed.org
ANNUAL STATISTICAL REVIEW
New Registrants
How many youth joined The Award for the first time during the year ?
| Award Level |
2016 |
2015 |
|
Bronze
|
208 |
153 |
|
Silver
|
35 |
58
|
|
Gold
|
14 |
17
|
| Total New Registrants |
257 |
?228 |
Awards Gained
How many youth completed an Award during the year?
|
Award Level
|
2016 |
2015
|
|
Bronze
|
61
|
51
|
|
Silver
|
21
|
24
|
|
Gold
|
11
|
12
|
| Total Awards ?Achieved |
93 |
87 |
Participants
How many youth have actively participated in The Award during the year?
| Award Level |
2016 |
2015 |
| Bronze |
421 |
359 |
| Silver |
227 |
269 |
| Gold |
196 |
171 |
| Total Participants |
844 |
799 |
Board of Directors
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Board members are all volunteers who provide us with unique professional skill sets, insight and a vast amount of experience. Some of these specialized skill sets entail; marketing, fundraising, finance, and governance.
Honourary Provincial Chair
Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau
Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
Danielle McLeod
Executive Director
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Stephen Trueman
President/Solicitor
Moncton, New Brunswick
Gregg Houser
Treasurer
Moncton, New Brunswick
Brenda Moore
Secretary
Burton, New Brunswick
Devyani Ambwani
Youth Representative
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Deborah Adams
Director
Saint John, New Brunswick
Brenda Forbes
Director
Saint John, New Brunswick
Ralph Simpson
Director
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Shannon Lee
Director
Campobello Island, New Brunswick
Tina Noble
Director
Hanwell, New Brunswick
Peter Johnson
Director
Grand Bay–Westfield, New Brunswick
Dean Mundee
Director
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Keith Barr
Director
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Kelly Shannon
Director
Gagetown, New Brunswick
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - New Brunswick would like to recognize and thank our valued partners:
The Government of New Brunswick through the Sport and Recreation Branch of the Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture.
The Forest Foundation of New Brunswick
May 5, 2016
J.D. IRVING, LIMITED BECOMES MAJOR PARTNER WITH
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD IN NEW BRUNSWICK
FREDERICTON, N.B - The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Award in New Brunswick is proud to announce its
partnership with J.D. Irving, Limited, supporting youth outreach across the
province.
As a major partner, J.D. Irving,
Limited, (JDI) has made a major contribution to assist us in reaching our goal
of doubling our participant base in N.B. by the year 2020 including outreach to
special needs youth, First Nations youth, immigrant youth, Francophone youth,
and youth from rural communities.
It is our goal to ensure every youth
in our province is aware of this internationally renowned program and has the opportunity
to participate in it. Due to the positive habits and life skills developed
during their time in the Award, these youth will become leaders and
contributing members of our province, thereby creating a stronger New Brunswick
for us all.
The partnership is part of JDI’s
ongoing commitment to making a positive difference in our communities. As part
of their everyday commitment to finding a better way, J.D. Irving, Limited
supports the communities where we live and work through charitable donations
and sponsorship.
“For over 50 years, The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Award has helped shape the future leaders and
citizens of our province by guiding them through a program which fosters
self-reliance, perseverance, self-confidence, motivation, and responsibility,”
said Robert K. Irving, Co-Chief Executive Officer of J.D. Irving, Limited. “Through
this partnership we look forward to the future as we offer New Brunswick youth
the opportunity to develop life-long skills that shape them today and as they
grow into tomorrow.”
About J.D. Irving, Limited
Proudly
headquartered in New Brunswick, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in
Canada and the United States. We are a team of 15,000 dedicated employees, with
business units in:
•Agriculture
•Construction & Equipment
•Consumer Products
•Food
•Forestry & Forestry Products
•Retail & Distribution
•Shipbuilding & Industrial Fabrication
•Transportation & Logistics
Since our inception 134 years ago, our employees
continue to build JDI into a diverse group of performance-driven enterprises.
Contact Us
Danielle McLeod
Executive Director
E-mail: dmcleod@dukeofed.org
65 Brunswick Street Suite 287
Fredericton, NB E3B 1G5
Victoria Health Centre
Phone: (506) 453-3662
Toll Free: 1-800-520-3853
Fax: (506) 444-5791
Email: newbrunswick@dukeofed.org
Charitable Registration Number:
13625 6187 RR0001
The Duke of
Edinburgh’s International Award - New Brunswick is pleased to announce its
first annual benefit dinner, Wine &
Dine The Duke, featuring season one winner of Chopped Canada and five star
chef, Matt Pennell.
Join us on September 9 for an exclusive evening at Legends Restaurant at the Moncton Coliseum and
enjoy a four-course gourmet culinary experience complimented with unique wine
pairings hosted by Peter Mielzynski Agencies in support of New Brunswick youth.
Funds raised will support the Award in our province as we continue to equip
young New Brunswickers for success in life and empower them to make a
difference in their community.
Event Details
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Legends Restaurant- Entrance C at the back of the building.
377 Killam Dr, Moncton, NB E1C 3T1
Ticket Price: $100
Tax receipts available for $30
Cocktail Reception at 6:30 pm
Dinner at 7:00 pm
To purchase tickets, follow the tab below and email completed form to newbrunswick@dukeofed.org
If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please see our sponsorship package available below.
About
Chef Matt Pennell
|
| Chef Matt Pennell is a graduate of the
Culinary Institute of Canada (2003) and the executive chef at the Legends restaurant
in Moncton, NB. He is decorated with accolades which include U.S.A Michelin
star sous chef, Canada 4 Diamond chef, Executive chef/owner Maclean's Top 50
Restaurants Canada and You gotta Eat Here
TV series on Food Network Canada. |
About The Wine
Pairings
 
|
| Wine
pairings will be provided by Peter Mielzynski Agencies. Since its formation,
PMA has become Canada’s leading Wine & Spirits Agency. Some of the world’s
premium spirits and wine brands they represent include Grant’s Whisky,
Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch, Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky, Two Oceans
Wines, Amarula Cream Liqueur, Jägermeister and Disaronno. |
Questions
If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Danielle McLeod
Executive
Director, The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – New Brunswick
Phone: (506) 453-3662
Email: newbrunswick@dukeofed.org