In the month that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh celebrated his 90th birthday, 74 young people from around NSW have been presented with Gold Awards in his name.
Jonathan O'Dea, Member for Davidson said the Duke of Edinburgh Award is an internationally recognised personal development program for young people aged 14 to 25.
NSW Governor Marie Bashir presented the Gold Awards at a ceremony at Government House in Sydney.
“This tremendous program challenges young individuals to better themselves and contribute to their communities as active citizens.
“To achieve a Gold Award, participants must test themselves in five key areas: adventurous journey, personal skill, physical recreation, community service and a residential project,” Mr O'Dea said.
“Some Gold Award winners bushwalked through the Snowy Mountains, volunteered for Meals on Wheels or visited an orphanage in Vietnam,” added Mr O'Dea.
Jordan Millett from Loreto Kirribilli, Amy Schneider from Killara High School, and Shane Weinberg from Masada College, all living in the Davidson electorate, have demonstrated persistence and determination while learning the value of community service.
“The Duke of Edinburgh's Award was founded by Prince Philip to encourage personal development and community involvement for young people,” Mr O'Dea said.
“I commend Jordan, Amy and Shane on their outstanding achievement in being awarded the highest level of the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and I also thank the volunteer coordinators, assessors and supervisors who support them,” concluded Mr O'Dea.
