The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award or more commonly known as just the The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, is an Award for personal achievement that can be obtained by anyone aged from 14 to 25. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award started in New Zealand in 1963.
• A member of the International family of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award • In the past 60 years, millions of young people have participated and received Awards, with millions more benefiting from its impact in communities around the world • The Award has a presence in more than 140 countries and territories, 71 of these having a National Award Operator • The Award has been active in New Zealand since 1963 • Known in New Zealand as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award • More than 18,400 active participants • Over 8,900 young New Zealanders’ enrol every year • The mission of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award Programme in New Zealand is to have young people, regardless of cultural, ethnic and socio-economic background, participating in an exciting, flexible and individually tailored programme, to build skills, identity and self-esteem.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.