Resources
Award USA Publications
The Award at a Glance
Brief overview of the Award program.
DownloadDelivering the Award
A comprehensive overview of the Award, including details on the fundamental components of the program, its impact and the benefits of implementing the Award within your organization, and details on the necessary steps to licensing to run the Award.
DownloadAward USA FAQ
Answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
DownloadAnnual Report 2017
Annual Report 2018
Annual Report 2019
Form 990 for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2019
Award Center Resources
Guiding Principles
The 10 Guiding Principles that underpin the philosophy of the Award help ensure that young people have a meaningful and purposeful experience.
DownloadSafeguarding Policy and Volunteer Code of Conduct
This document outlines the protection policies and guidelines that all adults delivering the Award must adhere to.
DownloadOnline Record Book (ORB) Registration Guide
NOTE: Only register for the ORB if you have been designated an Award Coordinator or Award Leader within an organization licensed to deliver the Award. Access the ORB here.
DownloadORB Parental Consent Form
This form can be completed electronically via the Online Record Book (ORB).
DownloadOnline Learning Hub (OLH) Registration Guide
NOTE: Only register for the ORB if you have been designated an Award Coordinator or Award Leader within an organization licensed to deliver the Award. Access training modules and additional resources here.
DownloadFinancial Assistance Application Form
This form can be completed by individual participants, individual Award Coordinators/Leaders, or Award Centers. Click here to complete the application.
DownloadIdentifying and Measuring Success at Your Award Center
This document outlines measures of success for you to consider as you work to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of your program, and potential strategies for improvement.
DownloadAward Brand Essentials
Overview of how to talk about the Award and information on using the logo.
DownloadConditions of the Adventurous Journey
These are the fifteen base requirements of an Adventurous Journey.
DownloadAdventurous Journey Outcomes and Benefits
This document outlines the outcomes and benefits for both AJ teams and individual participants.
DownloadParticipant Resources
Participant Handbook, First Edition (All Participants)
This handbook provides all participants an overview of the Award program and requirements, how to select activities, and how to register in the Online Record Book.
DownloadParticipant Handbook, First Edition (Open Award Center)
This handbook provides OAC participants an overview of the Award program and requirements, how to select activities, and how to register in the Online Record Book.
DownloadAssessor Introduction to the Award
This document can be shared with Assessors to provide them information about the Award program and the role of an Assessor.
DownloadOnline Record Book Tutorials
Mini tutorials on everything from registering for the ORB to finalizing your Award. Click here to access them.
DownloadHow does the ORB count hours?
Overview and examples of how the Online Record Book counts participants' hours spent working on each Award section.
DownloadBronze Award Checklist
List of action items for all Bronze participants to complete their Award.
DownloadSilver Award Checklist
List of action items for all Silver participants to complete their Award.
DownloadGold Award Checklist
List of action items for all Gold participants to complete their Award.
DownloadDoes this qualify for the Gold Residential Project?
Guide to what types of activities qualify for the Gold Residential Project.
DownloadReference on Professional Email Communication
Tips on professional email etiquette to use with Award Leaders.
DownloadResearch and Impact
The Award in Numbers
Published by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, 2020.
DownloadChanging Lives in the Changing World
A PwC publication prepared for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, June 2019. This social impact report details the social value of the Award as a non-formal education and learning framework.
DownloadReady for the World: A Discussion
Published by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, March 2019. This report summarizes survey results of over 12,000 individuals across 150+ countries and territories on the challenges and opportunities facing young people today.
Download2018 Global Participant Satisfaction Survey Results
Published by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, 2019. This report presents the global results of the participant satisfaction survey run between May 2017 and September 2018.
DownloadA Summary of Research to date into The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
Published by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, September 2019.
DownloadSocial Value of the Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation shares information on the social value of the Award on their website. Click here.
DownloadCOVID-19 Resources
Award USA COVID-19 FAQs
This page contains the most up to date information to support Award Centers and Participants to continue their Award. Click here to go to the webpage.
DownloadA Message from our Chairman and Secretary General
Dated March 20, 2020.
DownloadResponding to COVID-19: Temporary Changes and Further Guidance on Award Requirements
This document outlines the temporary changes to Award Requirements that are in effect through the remainder of 2020, as well as clarifies how existing requirements may be interpreted in the current circumstances.
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