The President’s Award is a programme that was first introduced in the United Kingdom as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award with the aim of encouraging young people to give useful service to others. It is also aimed to encourage the development of personal interest and practical skills, participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance, broaden experience through involvement with others in residential setting and develop a spirit of adventure and discovery while undertaking a journey in a group. The programme was later advanced to Kenya where it was named The President’s Award and the Head of State as its Patron
The Award is structured in three levels; Bronze, Silver and
Gold. At the university level, participants register for the Gold Award.
However, the three levels share similar activities but in varying intensity
where the Gold participants put more commitment.
Participation in the Award programme has helped participants
in personal development through the acquisition of several skills among them
leadership. It has also helped build their self-confidence, sense of service
and the drive to be achievers in their individual endeavours.
How To Be Part
Be a Participant
Every year, the skills needed to shape a world where change
is the norm, ask for more from those navigating it. Join the Award to become
ready for the world.
Become a Volunteer
Every day hundreds of dedicated young people help to deliver
the Award around the world.
You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. Sign up
and you will be joining a group of change-makers, a network strong enough to
impact positive change in the lives of children.
Be an Award Leader
You can make a difference today by signing up to be an award leader to ensure that young people are ready to learn both in and outside the classroom and are ready for the world.
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