Erin Maitland

"The Duke of Ed gave me the skills to succeed academically and professionally. I learned how to persevere, be dedicated, be flexible and step outside my comfort zone. It made me a person who loves and lives for helping others, helping me become the best tescher I can be. Due to the Duke of Ed, I will be a teacher that knows and instills that not all learning happens within the classroom."

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Philip Crawley

Publisher & CEO - The Globe and Mail

I remain deeply impressed by the quality and accomplishments of Award participants. There is no doubt that The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award continues to make a significant impact on the youth of our country.

Anthony Von Mandl

Founder – Mission Hill Family Estate

As a business leader, you have a responsibility to give back to the community. The Award opens doors for the corporate community and serves as a bridge to connect in a meaningful way. Our involvement in The Award means we are able to make a positive contribution by helping to improve the lives of young people in local communities in which our employees live and work.

Anthony Graham

Vice Chairman and Director of Wittington Investments Ltd. and Chairman and Director of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

The Duke of Ed cannot only be life-building but life-changing.

Erin Maitland

Teacher and Camp Coordinator for TCDSB

The Duke of Ed gave me the skills to succeed academically and professionally. I learned how to persevere, be dedicated, be flexible and step outside my comfort zone. It made me a person who loves and lives for helping others, helping me become the best tescher I can be. Due to the Duke of Ed, I will be a teacher that knows and instills that not all learning happens within the classroom.

Hunter Macdonald

CEO of Tutela Technologies

I believe the Duke of Ed provides great preparation for young people pursuing careers. I have seen this first-hand from one of our previous co-op students who achieved her Gold level. She fit well with our organization, and her passion to give back to the community impressed me.

Bob Quartermain

Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Pretium Resources Inc

The discipline and commitment that The Award instilled in me in 1973 has continued throughout my life. It has been important in shaping the manner in which I operate in business and interact with my family, friends and coworkers. I’ve been fortunate that throughout my career I have been successful both professionally and financially and that has provided me with the capacity to give back. It is appropriate that I am able now to give back to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as the organization had a positive impact on my youth development

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