A joint venture published The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award by The Globe and Mail www.dukeofed.org A joint venture published by The Globe and Mail A Royal celebration 50th Anniversary Gala planned for Toronto

ational celebrations of The Duke of Edinburgh’s N Award 50th Anniversary will culminate with a major gala in Toronto on November 1, 2013. Their Royal Highnesses The Earl & Countess of Wessex will make a flying 24-hour visit to join The Governor General, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Award supporters from across Canada, to celebrate the important national milestone. The Earl, who achieved his own Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1986, is the Chairman of the Award’s International Council, and Honorary Chair of the Cana- dian Award’s Charter for Business. His attendance at this Gala demonstrates his longstanding dedication to Canadian youth. Honorary Gala Chairs The Hon. Hilary and Galen Weston, and Gala Chair Janice O’Born, antici- pate that the 450 guests will raise in excess of $1-million for The This year the RCMP has selected The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to be its theme Award, helping fund The Award’s during the 2013 Sunset Ceremony. commitment to make its benefits TRH Earl and Countess of Wessex will be the guests of honour at The Award’s available to all young Canadians, November 1 Gala. regardless of their circumstances HRH The Duke of York (front row, middle) is flanked by BC & Yukon Division president Noordin Karmali (right) and Award National Executive Director Rick Ashbee, along with 100 youth who received their Gold Award of Achievement. or abilities. Half a century of Janice O’Born, who also serves who have benefitted from their Ontario, celebrate with us.” the country during the milestone as Chair of The Printing House participation in The Award. This To enquire about Gala spon- year of The Award’s 50th Anniver- Charitable Office, says “For any Gala is truly a joyous occasion. I sorship opportunities or to learn sary. “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Canadian organization, 50 suc- cannot imagine a better tribute more about The Award, please Two golden moments for young achievers Award is a wonderful tribute to the making a difference cessful years is an important to this great Canadian institu- contact The Duke of Edin- talent and determination of youth,” cause for celebration, especially tion than having The Earl and burgh’s Award National Office at His Excellency told this newest This year marks a milestone for participants will focus on wildlife when you consider the hundreds Countess, The Governor General 416-203-0674. t was the moment that many Edinburgh’s Award of Achievement. and was founded in 1956 by his Hon David Johnston, Governor Gen- group of Gold Award Achievers. He The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and will horseback through the of thousands of young people and The Lieutenant Governor of young people from British The Duke of York, on a working father, HRH The Prince Philip Duke eral. “It was an evening that many went on to induct them into, as he in Canada: The Award celebrates Tonquin Valley in search of the IColumbia had been waiting for, visit to Canada, was delighted to of Edinburgh. The Award pro- of these young people won’t soon remarked, “a massive network of its 50th year of making a differ- Woodland Caribou, an icon of when their dedication, hard work preside over the ceremony, which gramme came to Canada in 1963, forget,” said Tom McGrath, past remarkable Canadians.” ence in the lives of Canadian Canada. Ten Gold participants and commitment to make a dif- honours the achievements of youth and as the Award’s National Execu- National Award President, who also Before departing, the Governor youth. For half a century, The will set out to hike the Columbia ference would be recognized and tive Director Rick Ashbee told the presided over the ceremony. General left these young people Award programme has strived Ice fields and climb Mount Cas- Back in celebrated. On May 18, 100 of them crowd, “has grown to become the His Excellency, who is a champion with the following thoughts: “On to encourage young people to tlegaurd. Thanks to Parks Canada gathered at Government House “The Duke of Edinburgh’s best youth development program for The Award, presented the Gold behalf of all Canadians, I thank and take on new challenges, set goals and Canadian Wildlife Founda- in Victoria, surrounded by family Award is a wonderful available to young Canadians”. Award of Achievement, which rec- congratulate each of you on your and strive for success. With over tion, who are part of this event. Time and friends eagerly awaiting the tribute to the talent and On June 5 in Winnipeg, 25 youth ognizes the dedication and personal achievements. Keep going. Don’t 500,000 young people motivated arrival of His Royal Highness The determination of youth” from Manitoba gathered at the accomplishments of the partici- give up. Canada, and the world, to participate since it began, The August 17 – 23 LEAD 2013, Kenora, Prince Andrew Duke of York, to be Fairmont Hotel to receive their Gold pants. This was one of many Gold need your talent, your imagination Award is one of Canada’s most Ont. presented with their Gold Duke of – The Governor General, David Johnston Award from His Excellency the Rt. Award ceremonies scheduled across and your generosity.” prestigious youth development This amazing event will bring 100 On Tuesday March 22, 1966, the programs. Over the next few participants and current Award first Gold Award Ceremony was held in Ottawa with 18 participants from months across the country, The Achievers from across Canada across Canada. Pictured is Donald participant profile Award will be involved in many together at a camp in Northern Todd of St. John, N.B, receiving festivities that encourage alumni, Ontario for a week-long event his Gold Award Certificate of Another current participants, leaders and filled with Award activities. The Achievement from HRH The Prince volunteers to re-engage and con- focus of LEAD is Leadership, Philip. Mr. Todd, was an active nect with The Award. Here is a Experience, Achievement and National and Nova Scotia Provincial Board member until 2013. His important look at some of the activities and aDventure and gives participants dedication and commitment to highlights on the horizon: the opportunity to help shape Canadian youth has been ongoing the future of The Award for future since 1966. June 26-June 30 – RCMP Sunset participants. milestone Ceremony, Ottawa The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Trans Canada Trail Challenge – Charter for 50th Anniversary has been All year, across Canada selected to be the theme during The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is A great Canadian partnership Business approaches this year’s RCMP Sunset Cer- challenging participants, alumni, emony Celebration. The event, staff, volunteers and donors to The Keg celebrates The Award’s 50th Anniversary $20 Million which takes place in Ottawa on hit the Trans Canada Trail and the grounds of the RCMP Musical engage in an Award activity he Keg Spirit Foundation, the devel- n 1995, The Charter for Busi- Chairman of The Charter for Business Ride Centre and stables at the during 2013. The Trans Canada along with The Keg Steak- opment of ness was created to ensure Hartley Richardson (right), receives THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S Canadian Police College is open trail links over 1000 communi- house & Bar employees youth. Since his Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee AWARD CHARTER FOR BUSINESS T that at-risk youth across to the public and held from 7:30 ties across Canada and is a great across Canada, recently made its inception I Medal, in recognition of a lifelong Canada would have access to the commitment to community service, from BOARD OF GOVERNORS -9:00 pm every evening rain or way to connect all those who are a substantial contribution in in 2001, the benefits of The Duke of Edin- Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley Hartley T. Richardson, CM, OM shine. We are encouraging all involved with The Award together celebration of The Duke of Edin- Foundation burgh’s Award. By the end of (centre) and HRH The Earl of Wessex. Chairman, The Charter for Business Canadians who are or have been through nature. Those who take burgh’s Award’s 50th Anniversary. has raised 2013, The Charter will have pro- President & CEO, involved with The Award to take on the challenge are invited to As part of their annual feature more than vided $20-million in programme all young Canadians are able to James Richardson & Sons, Limited part in this amazing event if they document and share their expe- menu, The Keg donated $2 from $6.7-mil- and outreach funding to the take advantage of The Duke of David Aisenstat happen to be in the Ottawa area. rience via photographs using the sale of special entrees to its lion for over Award, dramatically increasing Edinburgh’s Award. Given the President & CEO, Keg Restaurants Limited. We can’t think of a greater way social media channels such as charitable arm – The Keg Spirit 300 youth the participation of inner-city breadth of our country, and that Tye Burt to honour our 50th Anniversary Twitter and Instagram. Foundation. This resulted in a charities across the country. and the 500,000 Canadian young youth, young offenders, young demand for the Award continues Chair, The Better Planet Project than with the RCMP. $150,000 donation to The Award. This is focused on charities that people who have been inspired people with disabilities, aborig- to grow, it is imperative that the Phillip Crawley, CBE These are just some of the Although The Keg has a long encourage youth to explore their and recognized since its incep- inal youth, and northern and Charter for Business continues Publisher & CEO, The Globe and Mail August 4-11 – Expedition 50 - events going on to celebrate The history of charitable giving, the potential, take on new chal- tion. It’s an amazing program rural youth. to grow as well. Without the gen- Jim Kershaw Jasper National Park Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 50th establishment of The Keg Spirit lenges, and give back to their that has benefited both the Chairman of The Charter for erous support of our corporate National President, This event will bring together Anniversary. If you would like Foundation was the vision of The communities. The Duke of Edin- young people who are empow- Business, and President & CEO and individual donors, we would The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 50 current participants of the more information on these and Keg’s President and CEO, David burgh’s Award is a natural fit with ered by it, and the communities of James Richardson & Sons, not have the opportunity to help James S. Kinnear Award for a week in Jasper other exciting events, please visit Aisenstat. Given the importance this mandate. in which they live. We are proud Limited, Hartley Richardson tens of thousands of young Cana- President & CEO,Kinnear Financial Limited National Park to be part of three us on the web at www.dukeofed. that mentoring has played within “We have been thrilled to sup- of our continuing partnership stated, “My goal is to ensure that dians become better citizens.” National Benefactor, once-in-a-lifetime adventurous org or [email protected]. The Keg culture since 1971, the port The Duke of Edinburgh’s with The Duke of Edinburgh’s The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award journeys. Twenty Bronze partici- You can also stay connected with focus of The Keg Spirit Foun- Award since 2009,” said Mr. Award, and congratulate them Janice M. O’Born pants will learn about aquatics the 50th Anniversary by using the dation has been to recognize Aisenstat, “Last year, we used our on the inspiration they have A Message from the a Difference” Chairman, and be part of a kayak journey hashtag #Duke50. organizations that mirror this annual national promotion to provided to young Canadians for Olivia Belcher-Coward to the vol- The Printing House Charitable Office on Lake Maligne. Twenty Silver mentorship while benefiting highlight their 50th anniversary over 50 years.” Gold Award Achiever, British Columbia & Yukon Division National President, The unteers and The Hon. James Prentice, PC, QC employees Vice-Chairman, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Duke of Edinburgh’s who dedicate John See President, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. Skill Olivia with a young student during Award – Jim Kershaw countless her project in Costa Rica. John Sherrington About the Award Piano (Advanced rudiments hours. It is theory) am honored to have been these indi- Vice Chair, Scotia Capital Markets he Duke of Edinburgh’s dian can receive, and over 40,000 each participant must complete four either as individuals or through The Award empowers elected National President viduals who John Sleeman Award is an exciting youth participate each year. In Canada, sections: organizations such as schools, police Chairman, Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Canadian youth to realize Fitness I of The Duke of Edinburgh’s make The Tdevelopment program for The Award has been operating services and youth groups. Ballet and pointe Each different experience pro- Award; it is a privilege to be given Award such a unique organiza- Paul Mahon young Canadians ages 14-24. It since 1963 under the patronage of • Community service helps develop their potential and step up vided me with an outlook and the opportunity to work in this tion and what makes me proud President & CEO, Great-West Lifeco is a balanced, non-competitive the Governor General and led by a sense of personal and commu- “ The charter to new challenges. They Community Service skill that I could take away at the capacity on behalf of Canadian to step into this role and have the Anthony Von Mandl, OBC programme of voluntary activities thousands of highly motivated vol- nity responsibility Dedicated over 100 hours at her end of the day. Whether it was youth. I am looking forward to opportunity to work with them Founder, Mission Hill Family Estate which encourages: unteers. It is governed by a voluntary • Physical recreation promotes good for business learn the importance of community soup kitchen cheering on runners at a mara- the years ahead as we continue on a national level. I would like John Risley, OC National Board of Directors and health and a sense of achievement A partnership between The Duke of seeing something through thon, serving soup at my local to strengthen and expand The to extend a warm welcome to President & CEO, Clearwater Fine Foods Inc. • Personal discovery and growth operates across the country in all 3 and satisfaction through physical Edinburgh’s Award and the Canadian from start to finish and Adventurous Journey soup kitchen or figuring out how Programme across Canada. As I some new faces on our National Rick Ashbee • Self-reliance territories and 10 provinces through activity business community, the Charter Canoe and hike expedition in to build an outdoor bathroom in look to the future, I would like Board: Noordin Karmali, British National Executive Director, • Perseverance Divisional Offices and voluntary • Skills developed by pursuing and for Business was created in 1996 to it’s this dedication and Northern Vancouver Island Costa Rica, volunteering helped take a moment to salute Peter Columbia & Yukon President; The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • Responsibility Regional Boards of Directors. persisting in an interest or hobby, help expand The Award’s work with commitment to succeed me learn more about myself as a Melanson, who has provided tre- Susan Murdoch, Manitoba Christopher J. Carnegie, LVO • Service to the community develop creativity and per- disadvantaged young people. Some Director, The Charter for Business that sets them head and Residential Project person. I truly believe The Duke mendous leadership over the past President; Melissa MacAdam, How does the sonal discovery through passive 60 corporations and individuals shoulders above the Travelled to Costa Rica on a ser- of Edinburgh’s Award taught me three years as National President. Nova Scotia President; as well as CHAIR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL Since it began in 1956, The award work? activities have become Founding Partners of vice trip for a local elementary the true meaning of commitment. I will draw upon his experience James Bartram, who joins us as Gregory S. Belton, CVO Award has developed into one of • Adventurous Journey cultivates the Charter, pledging almost $20 crowd. school where she built a bath- It ensured that I was always busy and expertise, as his work will Director-at-Large. I would also the world’s most prestigious youth All those between the age of 14 and a spirit of adventure, team- million to deliver the benefits of The The Honourable J. Trevor Eyton, OC, QC – Jim Kershaw, room, painted and taught English. doing something to better myself continue as the Immediate Past like to thank all of our incredible Anthony S. Fell, OC programs. More than 140 countries 24 can participate, regardless of work, and an appreciation of the Award to at-risk youth in five target National President of as a person, as well as enabling President. donors; individuals, organiza- James K. Gray, OC, AOE now offer The Award, and eight their circumstances or abilities. The environment communities: inner-city youth, The Duke of “Participating in the programme me to explore my full potential. It I am continually amazed with tions and corporations for their million young people have taken criteria for achieving an Award are aboriginal youth, young offenders, ” Hartland M. MacDougall, CVO, OC Edinburgh’s Award [The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award] gave me the confidence that if I the calibre of people The Award continued support. I look forward Robert R. McEwen, CM part. The Award is amongst the based upon individual effort and self There are 3 levels: Bronze, Silver northern and rural youth, and young exposed me to a variety of dif- want to do something, than I have attracts, from the young people to the years ahead and all we will David G. McLean, OBC highest accolades a young Cana- improvement. To achieve an Award, & Gold. Young people participate people with disabilities. ferent volunteering opportunities. the ability to do so.” who enroll in The Award to “Make accomplish together. E. Courtney Pratt, CM