THE search is on for Islanders who have completed the rare Gold Duke of Edinburgh award ahead of a ceremony marking 70 years of the program.
Next month, an event is due to be held in the grounds of Government House, which will bring together seven decades of the awards in Jersey.
Held on 25 June between 2pm and 4pm, the ceremony will also be attended by youngsters currently undertaking awards, who will be showcasing their achievements and giving demonstrations at stalls.
Chairman of the DofE Jersey Committee, Mike Entwistle, said: “The vision of the late Duke of Edinburgh, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, has inspired and motivated millions of young people over the last 70 years and continues to offer a programme of personal development that is highly relevant today.
“We believe every young person in Jersey who wants to access the award should be able to do so, regardless of their ability or circumstances, and we are keen to support them.
‘The 70th anniversary event is an opportunity to look back with those who have gained a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in past years and to look to the future with current award participants as they highlight their award activities and achievements today.”
Those who have been presented with the gold award are being asked email dofejersey@gmail.com for an invitation to the Government House ceremony.
Approximately 700 young people aged 14 to 24 are currently engaged in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Jersey, through licensed operating groups – schools and youth organisations, such as Air Cadets and Sea Cadets.
Organisers are also appealing for anyone who took part in the award in past years with tales of memorable events or amusing incidents to upload their stories to www.dofe.org/your-story.
