The President’s Award aims to provide for young people an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach

KEY PRINCIPLES:

It is essential for everyone involved in the Award, whether as a participant or leader, to share a common understanding of the principles which underpin all aspects of the Programme's delivery. These key principles are:

Non-competitive

The Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others. Each participant's programme is tailor-made to reflect their individual starting point, abilities and interests.

Available to All

With a commitment to equal opportunities, the Award Programme is available to all young people who choose to take up its challenge.

Voluntary

Young people make a free choice to enter the programme and commit their own time to undertake the activities.

Flexible

Young people design their own programme, which can be geared to their own choice and personal circumstances and also to local provision. They may enter for whichever level of Award best suits them and may take as long as they wish to complete an Award.

Balanced

By choosing activities in each of four different Sections (five at Gold), participants undertake a balanced and wide ranging programme.

Progressive

At each level, the Award Programme demands more time and an increasing degree of commitment, and responsibility from the participant.

Achievement focused

Before starting an activity, young people are encouraged to set their own goals. If they aim for those goals and show improvement, they will achieve their Award.

Marathon, not a sprint

The Award demands persistence and commitment and cannot be completed in a short burst of enthusiasm. Participants may want to continue with activities beyond the minimum time requirements set out for each level of the Award.

Personal development

The Award is a programme of personal and social development. The value to young people is dependent on personal commitment, the learning process and the quality of the experience.

Enjoyable

Young people and helpers should find participation enjoyable and satisfying.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

	How can I get involved in the Award as a Participant?
	How can I get involved in the Award as a Leader/Volunteer/Helper?

 

Q.	How can I get involved in the Award as a Participant?
A.	If your school or association is already participating in the Award Programme, approach the leader who will guide you in filling the registration form and will also explain to you what the Award is all about. If you do not belong to a school or association where the Award is not part of their programme you can then contact the Hon. Secretary of the National Committee on the following address: The President’s Award , c/o ‘Bowie’ , Dun Karm Street, Birkirkara, KBR 14, Tel;21486992
Q.	How can I get involved in the Award as a Leader /Volunteer / Helper?
A.	Leaders, Volunteers and helpers can help in various ways: Through an Operating Authority – helping the Award as leaders for groups, administration helpers, sectional helpers, volunteers, trainers, assessors, supervisors etc. You will need to contact the Operating Authority and enquire if they have any positions. Or you could contact the Hon. Secretary of the National Award Committee on Tel 21 486992 for advice.