AWARD INDIA | Gold Award Ceremony Issue - July 2016 | THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Gold Award Ceremony July 14, 2016 From the Editor's Desk: Dear Readers, Together we have come a long way and far we have to go, but beauty of the journey is not looking at how far we have to go but in appreciating how far we have travelled together, enjoyed and celebrated our each mile stone. As part of this perpetual celebration, we present to you the special issue of Award India: Gold Award Ceremony Issue - July 2016. Since 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in the UK, this year, thus, become although more important for all of us. As part of this mega celebration, the Award released 60 films of 60 seconds across the globe and we are pleased to share that we have Adrija, Ishita, Pallavi, Vivek and Ranjana from India featured in 5 of these films and we congratulate all of them. Since every year we felicitate the Gold Award Holders in the month of July who complete their Award Journey, we take immense pride in sharing that we have 149 Gold Award Holders this year who have successfully completed their Award Journey and out of these, 106 Gold Award Holders will be felicitated at the Gold Award Ceremony at New Delhi on July 14th. Moreover, as a token of our appreciation and to recognise the efforts of our Award Leaders and volunteers, we present to them Meritorious Certificate of Recognition for their contribution. We take pride in sharing that we have 44 Award Leaders, receiving Special Service Meritorious Certificate, 6 Award Leaders receiving Valuable Service Meritorious Certificate and 1 Award Leader in the category of the Outstanding Meritorious Certificate this year. While we congratulate all our Gold Award Holders, their members of family, Award Leaders, and Volunteers who win the accolades, we also take this opportunity to express our profound thanks to all stakeholders of the IAYP Award family including Award Units and Yes Partners for being a part of this celebration and expanding its reach and impact through their valuable contribution. For us, each one is the true brand ambassador of the Award and we feel pride to be a part in their success story and be a part of their celebration. Pratibha Kumari Singh Member National Training Panel National Director – Kapil Bhalla The Award Programme Foundation Trust Honorary Editor – Pratibha Kumari Singh Mr. Himmat Sher Singh Kalsia - Chairman Award India is published by Kapil Bhalla for Dr. Sanat Kaul - Managing Trustee The International Award for Young People, India. Mr. Rakesh Bharti Mittal Mr. Arunachalam Vellayan This publication is the newsletter for operators, Dr. S. Y. Quraishi leaders, volunteers and participants and meant for internal Mr. Rajan Ray circulation only. All rights reserved. No part of the newsletter is reproducible without prior permission. National Award Authority (NAA), India Mr. Kapil Bhalla - National Director For further information, please write to: Mr. Bivujit Mukhoty - Programme Manager [email protected]/[email protected] Mr. Priyank Kumar Gupta - Head IT & ORB Mr. Chittaranjan Das - Office Manager Although every care has been taken to avoid errors, this Ms. Tanushree Paul - Programme Assistant newsletter is published on the condition and understanding that all information in this publication is for reference only. It Mr. Arun Pakal - OAC Project Assistant must not be taken as an authority or bind the authors, Mr. Vijay Singh - Office Assistant editors or publishers, who do not owe responsibility for any damage or loss to any person as a result of this work. Hon. Advisors Award Programme Foundation, India Ms. Adrija Chatterjee - Youth Representative Registered Charitable Trust No. E-12872(BOM) Member: The Duke of Edinburgh's International Mr. Ankit Durga - Youth Representative Award Association Ms. Anwesha Ghosh - Youth Representative “Many congratulations to each and every one of you on achieving your Gold Award, and huge thanks to all of the dedicated Award Leaders who have supported you along the way. I commend you for rising to the challenge, and showing great commitment to your personal development. Through your Award journey you have gained valuable skills, built positive relationships and served others in the community. These experiences will equip you to take on the steep challenges young people face in today’s world. I am delighted to see the Award flourish in India, where it started in 1962 with just 500 participants. More than 30,000 young people in your nation now participate in the Award - part of an amazing worldwide family that covers 140 countries and territories. May your achievements inspire many more young people to discover their full potential and make their mark on society. John May Secretary General The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation On behalf of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation and the Asia Pacific region, I am pleased to contribute to the Special Issue of Award India magazine. Firstly, congratulations to all the Gold Award holders who will be receiving their Award - it is not an easy task to achieve the Award. It challenges you to look at the world from different perspectives, requires determination and commitment to complete, and for this you should all be extremely proud. By choosing to do the Award, many young people have discovered their hidden talents and passions, developed key skills, demonstrated the ability to give back to the community and play a positive and active role in civil society, all at the same time as having fun and growing into an all-rounder individual. As a Gold Award holder you are now part of this generation of young people who have had the opportunity to transform your own development and have experiences that will not only last you a lifetime but shape the life you intend to lead. Over the past 60 years, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award has transformed the lives of millions of young people in over 140 countries and territories worldwide. It is the world's leading achievement award for young people, equipping them for work and life and providing unique international accreditation for their experiences. It is also a global organisation of which you are all a part of - as Award holders, Award Leaders, operators and volunteers - providing opportunities that contribute to making a difference and developing tomorrow's global leaders! I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, National Office staff, Award Leaders, Educational Institutions and Operators, and volunteers for your roles and vital support for the Award in India and beyond. We wish you all the very best in your futures. Sue Walker Regional Director, Asia Pacific ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD 60th anniversary 2016 marks the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Over the last 60 years the Award has inspired millions of young people to transform their lives. Currently more than 1.1 million young people around the world have achieved their Award, in over 140 countries, equipping them with skills for life. To celebrate this exciting milestone the Indian Award joined hands with members of the global Award family to tell the stories of the positive impact the Award has had on their lives. As part of this mega celebration, the IAA released 60 films of 60 seconds across the globe and we are pleased to share that we have Adrija, Ishita, Pallavi, Vivek and Ranjana from India featured in 5 of these films. After all, even 60 years down the line, to echo Kurt Hahn……there is still more in all of us than we think. History of the Award The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award grew out of the efforts of three men - HRH Prince Philip, Kurt Hahn and Lord Hunt, leader of the first successful ascent of Everest - who were aware that young people’s development was lacking in certain key areas. Today the Award is delivered in over 140 countries and territories. Many countries adopted different names for their Award. The main thing to remember is that whatever the name, the Award’s the same. Global expansion over the last 60 years has enabled the Award to reach more and more young people. The Award is now expanding in other ways, targeting those who have not previously had opportunities to develop themselves. Recent Award projects around the world have focused on involving young people “at risk”, those with special needs, street kids and marginalised communities. The impact of the Award on many of these young people is extraordinary: quite simply, it transforms their lives. The spread of the Award across the globe is testament to its universal appeal and the vision of its founder. However, even the Duke of Edinburgh admits that this took him by surprise: “When the first trial of the Award was launched in 1956, no one had any idea quite what would happen. In the event it was an instant success, and the Award has been growing and expanding worldwide ever since.” OUR OUTCOME MEASURES Impact 1 Short Term Improved educational attainment Improving young people's attendance at school and college, their commitment to education and their achievement levels. Confidence Impact 2 Managing feelings Improved employability and sustainable livelihoods Resilience and determination Improving young people's employment levels and ability to support themselves financially when they need to do so. Relationships and leadership Impact 3 Creativity and adaptability Improved health and well-being Increasing young people's physical fitness, and their own sense Planning and problem solving of emotional and mental well-being. Intercultural competence Impact 4 Increased participation in civic life Civic competence Increasing young people's involvement in volunteering and community activities, and their participation in the social and Personal and social well-being political life of their community.