Bronze Award
The Bronze Award is the foundation level designed for young people aged 13 and above. It provides participants an opportunity to set personal goals, challenge themselves, and make a positive impact on their community.
- Duration: Minimum 6 months
- Sections:
- Voluntary Service: Dedicate 3 months to community service.
- Skills: Commit 3 months to learning or developing a new skill.
- Physical Recreation: Engage in physical activity for at least 3 months.
- Adventurous Journey: Plan and complete a 2-day, 1-night expedition.
- Additional Requirement: All participants must complete an extra 3 months in one section (Physical Recreation, Skills, or Voluntary Service).
Silver Award
The Silver Award builds on the foundation of Bronze and is open to participants aged 15 and above. It presents a more significant challenge to further personal and skill development.
- Duration: Minimum 12 months for direct entrants, 6 months for Bronze holders.
- Sections:
- Voluntary Service: Complete 6 months of community service.
- Skills: Commit 6 months to mastering a skill.
- Physical Recreation: Engage in 6 months of physical activity.
- Adventurous Journey: Take on a 3-day, 2-night expedition.
- Additional Requirement: Direct entrants must complete an additional 6 months in one section (Voluntary Service, Skills, or Physical Recreation).
Gold Award
The Gold Award is the highest level, aimed at participants aged 16 and above. It fosters leadership skills and enables participants to make a lasting impact on their community.
- Duration: Minimum 18 months for direct entrants, 12 months for Silver holders.
- Sections:
- Voluntary Service: Complete 12 months of meaningful community service.
- Skills: Commit 12 months to achieving mastery in a skill.
- Physical Recreation: Engage in physical activity for 12 months.
- Adventurous Journey: Embark on a 4-day, 3-night expedition.
- Residential Project: Participate in a 5-day, 4-night residential project.
- Additional Requirement: Direct entrants must complete an additional 6 months in one section (Voluntary Service, Skills, or Physical Recreation).
Starting Another Award Level
Participants are encouraged to complete all sections of their current Award level before starting another level. However, if it proves challenging to complete the entire Award, participants may begin a section at the next level provided they:
- Have completed the corresponding section in the current level,
- Have reached the minimum age of entry for the new level,
- Are not working on all three levels simultaneously.
Participant Time Requirements
The Award is a journey of persistence and regular engagement, often referred to as a marathon, not a sprint. While there is no set maximum time to complete an Award, participants should remain committed and avoid taking long breaks.
Participants are expected to show regular participation in their activities for Voluntary Service, Skills, and Physical Recreation. These activities should help build habits and prove what they can achieve through sustained commitment.