Testimonials

Aarohi Malhotra

Award Holder Bronze

At 13, I found this wonderful opportunity to gain valuable experience and to grow as a person. After achieving the Award, I am more than confident to say that it not only helped me improve on some important skills but also taught me patience and perseverance.

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Norman Hart

Award Leader

I've noticed how I automatically continue using the tenacious experiences I learned to reach my goals.

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Graeme Wallace

Participant

I participated in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award soon after it was founded back in 1956. I attained all three awards, Bronze, Silver and Gold.

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Justin Quan

Participant Gold

The Award shaped me into the person I am today.

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Sonya Mount

Participant Gold

I am proud to be part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Alumni.

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Virginia Lee

Participant Gold

The Award allowed me to challenge myself with new activities that I otherwise may not have tried.

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Gerald Pash

Award Leader

I have seen young people change their approach to life overnight because of the confidence they gain through the realization of their self-worth and that “they are OK,” because they earned the pin and certificate.

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Courtney Gage

Participant Gold

I am so proud of all the opportunities that the Award has given me.

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Olivia Mundle

Bronze Award Participant

"I couldn’t wait to start (The Award) the second I turned 14!"

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Jacob Perreault

Gold Award Participant

"For all those trying to give their confinement a meaning, the Duke of Ed Award can help. I am personally very happy that I decided to join the Duke of Ed community."

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Jack Deline

Gold Award Participant

"The Award provides me with additional purpose every day.."

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Nicholas Johnson

Breaking boundaries and empowering the next generation

Award Holder becomes first black valedictorian in Princeton University’s 274-year-history

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Dinu Wijetunga

Participant Gold

I am so thankful for the Duke of Ed award which has not only helped me give back to my community, but has also sparked a life-long passion for service.

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Claire Verkuyl

Gold Participant

I am eternally grateful for all of the amazing opportunities this Award has given me.

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Sarah

Gold Award Alumni

I was reminded that you are never too old to learn something new and set a goal to learn a new skill every year.

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Olivia Dey

Silver Award Achiever

After two years of doing the Duke of Ed Award Program, I am an aspiring 15 year old, ready to advocate for those in need.

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Sarah Sauvé

Gold Award Alumni

Thanks to my involvement in the Duke of Ed award program, the world is my oyster

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Vipul Gupta

Silver Award Achiever

This program taught me to manage my time effectively, be self-motivated and enjoy every moment for what it is worth, because moments like these don’t come back.

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