Award
Namaste
I have finished the Award program. It is a Duke of Edinburgh Award Program which consists of 3 levels- Bronze, Silver and Gold. It has service, skill, physical and health Sections. I have completed the gold and special project with the participants of other projects.
And 10 boys from SBT got Gold certificates by the vice president of India .
Something more about the Award
INTERNATIONL AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Philosophy of the Award
The philosophy is neither very profound nor very complicated. It is simply this: a civilized society depends upon the freedom, responsibility, Intelligence and standard of behavior of its individual members, and if society is to continue to be civilized, each succeeding generation must learn to value those qualities and standards…..Above all, it depends on a willingness among the younger generation to find out for themselves the factors, which contribute to freedom, responsibility, intelligence and standard of behavior. These are all abstract concepts. The Award Program has attempted to bring them down to earth; to give individual young people the opportunity to discover these ideas for themselves through a graduated program of experience.
CHALLENGING YOUNG PEOPLE EVERYWHERE
Mission Statement
The International Award for Young People, India , is a program of holistic growth through creative use of leisure time activity. The Award offers young people a challenge to body, mind and spirit; it offers individual choice of activity, bringing the joy of achievement and growth. It teaches perseverance to participants through its requirement of time spent on each activity. The Award seeks to maximize the potential of the young people, so that they may contribute effectively to society and to the Nation.
Message
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I am glad to know that the International Award for Young People, India is presenting the Gold Award and Meritorious Service Certificates to the remarkable young people representing a broad spectrum of society, sharing a common passion for dedication and hard work.
The awards to the young people are a recognition of their genuine contributions and would encourage them to strive towards excellence. I congratulate the awardees for their significant contribution and wish them continued success in the years ahead.
Vice President of India
(M. HAMID ANSARI)
And
On the occasion of the 2008 Award Presentation I send my heartfelt congratulations to all the young people receiving Award today. I am delighted to have the honour to be with you today on this important occasion.
The Award certificate and badge is the recognition of a journey of personal adventure and discovery and of making new friends and learning new skills. I know you will all have worked exceedingly hard to gain these Awards today and I hope your experiences through the Award Program will remain with you throughout your lives.
I would also like to thank all the staff, leaders and other volunteers who have helped you realize your potential through the Award. The Award on their dedication and support and I extend my congratulations to them too.
Yours most sincerely,
Gillian Shirazi LVO
Secretary General
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association
The Gold Award
Pinnacle of the Program
The International Award for Young people, India is an exciting youth development program designed to equip participants with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their community and the Nation.
The Award is open to young people between the ages 14 -25 years, regardless of their social background. Participants are assessed on personal achievement as grown from their original circumstances, and capacity for growth
To qualify for Gold Award, participants are required to complete a balanced program of non-competitive activity, grouped under 5 Sections over a minimum period of 18 months.
To build a sound healthy body, playing both individual and team sports.
Encouraging development of personal interest and practical skills .
Learning how to give meaningful service to those in need understand interdependence within every community.
Encouraging a spirit of adventure and discovery both of self and the environment.
To initiate or undertake a Project that will benefit the Community, while living in unfamiliar surroundings. This includes learning to appreciate other’s circumstances.
Skills
Skills development Gold participants are as varied as young people themselves. Participants choose a skill to develop over a minimum of 18 months. Whether it is classical dance, or the nuances of photography, to learn riding/ grooming a horse, or the intricacies of computer hardware, this section develops life skill that will continue to serve young people through life.
Physical Recreation
IAYP/India encourages young people to develop healthy bodies through Physical Recreation. In an age where computers and television entice sedentary habit, here is an opportunity to develop mental and physical stamina, and to gain in perseverance and confidence in their physical capability.
Adventurous Journey
This is perhaps the most popular section in the Program. Gold participants embark on an expedition or exploration, for a minimum of four days and three nights. Here they enjoy the challenge of pushing physical limits, while developing grit, determination and self/reliance together with the ability to work in tandem with others to overcome obstacles and build bonds of friendship with others.
Service to the community
Participants in the Gold program commit to serving the Community for a minimum of one year. By tending to the needs of others, young people develop sensitivity to the needs of the Community, and develop into caring and compassionate individuals. They learn the joy of giving of themselves, rather then dishing out charity. Many Gold holders continue to serve the Community well after receiving their Award.
Residential Project
With the confidence and ability developed through the Gold Program required to initiate or undertake a Project that benefits less fortunate compatriots. The projects expose young people to a range of society and environmental issues, and broaden their worldview. It helps build character and maturity, and the ability to cope with adverse circumstances.
Adult Volunteers /Award Leaders
The factor that has proved wonderfully inspiring and immeasurably valuable was the inclusion of adult volunteers. In no other program have there been so many older people reaching out and sharing expertise, in bee keeping or astronomy, woodwork, basketry and railways, thus building bridges between the generations. Young people are given the opportunity to interact with adult who were neither parents nor teachers. Today, no one can say how many adults, worldwide, are involved in the scheme, but hundreds of thousands would be a modest estimate. A “Spiders Web of Involvement” grew and spread, as the possibilities dawned on those that took part.
In the Founders words: “The Scheme is intended to help both the young and those people who take an interest in their welfares. It is designed as a challenge to the individual to personal achievement, and as a guide to those people and organizations who are concerned about our future citizens.”
Meritorious Service Certificates
East Zone Award Authority
For consistent delivery of excellence in the Award over a decade. Receive by Mrs. Manju Ahluwalia, Chairperson EZAA.
Ms. Meera Isaacs,
Former Chairperson, WZAA
Mrs. Isaacs has provided leadership of a high order in stabilizing and growing the Award in the West Zone through a difficult period in time.
Mrs. Praveen Nair, Trustee, Salaam Balk Trust, New Delhi
For her inspiring and pioneering and pioneering effort, and strong support of the Award Program, through out the past 10 years.
Mr. Bivujit Mukhoty,
Field officer, Special Projects.
For his outstanding performance ass the India Special Project Field Office in the past decade. “Chandan/da” has mentored young people from Special Projects in both East and North Zones. He pioneered expeditions and physical recreation for visually challenged young people.
Mr. Manoj Koundinya,
Gold Holder, Vellore Rural Project, SZAA (IGE 2002)
Mr. Ananth Narayanan,
Gold Holder, Olcott Memorial Project, Chennai SZAA (IGE 2005)
Whole “Life after Gold ” is discussed in Councils and Seminars, these two young men have demonstrated its tremendous potential in action, taking time from challenging jobs and personal commitment to support Special Projects in SZAA for 5 years (Manoj) and 3 years (Ananth).
Ms. Malini Khatri.
Regional Officer, NZAA
Malini Khatri has put her enormous energy and enthusiasm on line, dramatically increasing the participation of Schools and Colleges in NZAA.
Trustees of the
Award Program Foundation
Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai/chairperson
Mr. Shapoor Mistry
Ms.Anita Garware
Ms.Anand Mahindra
Vice admiral Suren P Govil/Executive Trustee
Governing council of
the National Award Authority India
Vice Admiral Suren P Govil/National Chairman
Mr. Maroof Raza/National Director
Ms.Lata Vaidyanathan, Chairperson NZAA
Ms. Margarette Davidraj, Chairperson SZAA
Ms. Manju Ahluwalia Chairperson, EZAA
Mr. Carl laurie Chairperson, WZAA
Mrs. Jyotsna Govil Member & Editor, Award India
Ms. Sanjana Mahapatra/Youth Member (Invitee)
That is Award Presentation Ceremony 2008
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