"The road less traveled is the one with the greatest growth. If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." - Sheila, Award Assessor.
An Award Leader’s role within their group encompasses the following areas:
- To mentor and support Participants as they work to complete their Award levels
- To raise awareness and actively promote the Award in their organization
- To celebrate achievements of Participants
- To abide by all policies set out by The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Award Leader Activities Include:
- Participating in Award Leader Training (in-person and virtual training options are available)
- Registering as an Award Leader in the Online Record Book
- Assisting group members in the online registration process and helping them get started
- Instructing youth on how to correctly enter events in the Online Record Book
- Helping Participants choose, find and/or organize activities that meet the requirements of the Award framework
- Managing Participants profiles in the Online Record Book
- Reviewing Award submissions in the Online Record Book
- Communicating with the Ontario Office on behalf of Participants in their Award Unit
- Recognizing Award Recipients and presenting achievement pins and Bronze certificates in your local community
- Attending ceremonies for Silver and Gold Award Achievers from your group
- Sharing success stories and news about your Award Unit and Participants with your divisional office
