🏆 Awards & Achievements (Ages 14–24)
Scouting offers nationally recognised awards that help young people develop skills, confidence and independence.
Whether you want to challenge yourself, strengthen your CV or work towards a major personal achievement, there’s a pathway for you.
🌟 Why Take on an Award?
- Build confidence and resilience.
- Develop skills for work, education and life.
- Gain nationally recognised qualifications.
- Challenge yourself and achieve something meaningful.
🥾 Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award helps young people develop life skills through volunteering, physical activity, skills development and expeditions.
- Available at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
- Open to Explorers, Young Leaders and Network members.
- Flexible—activities can be completed inside or outside Scouting.
Many young people complete DofE through Scouting with support from experienced volunteers and certified assessors.
👑 Top Awards in Scouting
Scouting’s Top Awards recognise long-term commitment, leadership and personal development.
- Explorer Scout Young Leader Belt Buckle.
- Explorer Scout Platinum Award.
- Explorer Scout Diamond Award.
- Explorer Belt.
- Scouts of the World Award.
- King’s Scout Award.
These achievements are highly regarded by employers, universities and training providers.
🧭 How Do the Awards Fit Together?
Many activities completed for Scouting can also count towards DofE and Top Awards.
- Volunteering as a Young Leader can count towards DofE.
- Expeditions can count for both DofE and Top Awards.
- Skills and physical activities can overlap.
This means you can achieve more without extra pressure.
🧑🤝🧑 Support & Guidance
Awards across Christchurch are supported by our dedicated Top Awards Team, who can help you choose the right pathway and stay on track.
Your 14–24 Team Leader, Explorer Leaders, Young Leader Team and Network contacts can support you throughout your journey.
🚀 Ready to Get Started?
If you’re interested in DofE or Top Awards, or want to know which pathway is right for you, get in touch.