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What is the Award?
The Award is a way to challenge and learn more about yourself – while growing in what you are interested in!
As an Award participant:
- You develop or acquire a skill, for a minimum of one hour per week
- You are physically active for a minimum of one hour per week
- You are a regular volunteer for at least one hour per week
- You experience an adventurous journey in nature with other participants after you have completed the above 3 sections.
The duration of the sections depends on the level you choose – Bronze, Silver or Gold.
Awards levels
Bronze
- Minimum age
14 years
- Service
3 months
- Physical recreation
3 months
- Skills
3 months
- Adventurous journey
2 days/1night
- Minimal period
6 months
Additional 3 months in one of the three sections Service, Skills or Physical recreation
Silver
- Minimum age
15 years
- Service
6 months
- Physical recreation
6 months
- Skills
6 months
- Adventurous journey
3 days/2night
- Minimal period
6 or 12 months
Participants who haven’t achieved Bronze level choose an additional 6 months in one of the sections – Service, Physical Recreation or Skills.
Gold
- Minimum age
16 years
- Service
12 months
- Physical recreation
12 months
- Skills
12 months
- Adventurous journey
4 days/3night
- Gold residential project
5 days/4night
- Minimal period
12 or 18 months
Participants who haven’t achieved Silver level choose an additional 6 months in one of the sections – Service, Physical Recreation or Skills.
Sections and example activities
- Servicefrom 3 to 6 months
- Physical recreationfrom 3 to 6 months
- Skillsfrom 3 to 6 months
- Adventurous Journeyfrom 2 to 5 days
- Gold residential projectfrom 2 to 5 days
Service
Through this section you can volunteer in your community, meet new people and see how your help benefits them.
Volunteering for a period of time gives you the opportunity to meet people in the community that you may not have had the chance to interact with and find out what a positive difference you can make. This can help you improve your teamwork and communication skills as well as give you more confidence.
Exemple areas of activity:
- Helping people in the community
- Protecting the environment
- Charity work
- Working with young people
- Community training and health education
- Help in emergency services
Physical recreation
The Physical Recreation section encourages you to improve your health and fitness, regardless of your current physical condition. You can choose a team sport, an individual sport or a health-enhancing activity.
It could be something you already do regularly, have tried before or something completely new to you. The Physical Recreation section will help you to feel healthy and happy, build valuable team skills, gain self-esteem and confidence. And it’s a lot of fun too!
Exemple areas of activity:
- Ball sports
- Winter sports
- Fitness activities
- Adventure sports
- Athletics
- Martial arts
- Water sports
- Sports with animals
- Other
Skills
In the Skills section you can develop your personal interests and your practical and social skills. You can choose to improve a skill you have already acquired or take up something new. The important thing is to try, learn something and get better at it – that way you will feel satisfied that you have achieved your goals.
Colleges, universities and employers value not only academic preparation, but life skills too!
Exemplary areas of activity:
- Music
- Sports related
- Arts and Crafts
- Communications
- Nature and Environment
- Games
- Life skills
- Technical and vocational skills
- Performing skills
Adventurous Journey
You’ll need a sense of adventure for the Adventurous Journey section, as you’ll be embarking on a team expedition or exploration.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about nature, as well as develop your confidence, teamwork skills and strengthen your health.
The challenge is tough and may take you out of your comfort zone, but you’ll be safe after undergoing special training under the guidance of experienced professionals and you certainly won’t regret it!
- Exploring the natural world
- Historical study about the cultivation of the land
- Research on the survival or extinction of a language
- Study of human influence
- Conducting health surveys
- Hike, bike, canoe/kayak or walk
- Kayaking the entire length of a river
- Following an ancient pilgrimage route
- Biking along an ancient path
Residential project
The Residential project section is only done at Gold level and you need a sense of adventure and challenge for it!
For a Residential project you need to participate in a shared activity or specific training course with people you don’t know that will build on some of the talents you’ve developed in another section, learn something new or help others. The project is a big, exciting and extremely fulfilling experience that will leave you with a huge sense of achievement.
- Courses for personal development
- Environment and conservation projects
- Helping other people and communities
- Sports activities and skills
Adventurous journey
On an adventure trip your group will be prepared by an experienced mountaineer who will make sure the experience is both exciting and safe. As with the other sections, their role is to help only when needed – you and your companions are responsible for navigating, cooking, setting up camp and everything else.
What are the benefits for you?
New skills
You’ll learn skills that will be useful in real life. It’s up to you to choose what they will be.
Teamwork
You will have the opportunity to develop and apply your skills of goal setting and teamwork, perseverance, persistence, and adventurous spirit.
Great cause
You will become part of an international community of Award participants from over 130 countries;
A touch of nature
On the adventurous journey you will experience Bulgaria’s nature together with other young people.
New opportunities
You will discover new interests and worlds, friends and opportunities on an international level.
Self development
You will increase your self-confidence and self-esteem;
Attitude towards the world
You will acquire an active and motivated attitude towards the world around you.
Prestigious certificate
You will be rewarded for your efforts with the prestigious The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award certificate, which could bring you additional benefits when applying for university and work.
Join the Award!
Want to challenge yourself and try to achieve the Award? Check if your school or organisation is a member using the list and map below. There you can find the coordinator’s name and contact them and they will help you sign up.
Doris Tenedi Private School
Nishava 66 str. София,, ул. „Нишава“ 66, 1680 ж.к. Белите брези, София, България
Doris Tenedi Private School
Nishava 66 str. София,, ул. „Нишава“ 66, 1680 ж.к. Белите брези, София, България
PGMT Professor Tsvetan Lazarov
ул. „Братя Бъкстон“ 71А, 4030 ж.к. Христо Ботев - Север, Пловдив, България
PGMT Professor Tsvetan Lazarov
ул. „Братя Бъкстон“ 71А, 4030 ж.к. Христо Ботев - Север, Пловдив, България
VII High School Kuzman Shapkarev
Blagoevgrad, Ilinden St 13, 2700 Благоевград Център, Благоевград, България
VII High School Kuzman Shapkarev
Blagoevgrad, Ilinden St 13, 2700 Благоевград Център, Благоевград, България
High School Vela Blagoeva
ул. „Константин Паница“ 1, 5008 ж.к. Бузлуджа, Велико Търново, България
High School Vela Blagoeva
ул. „Константин Паница“ 1, 5008 ж.к. Бузлуджа, Велико Търново, България
United School Hristo Botev
ул. Яна Лъскова no45, Бургас, България
Friedrich Schiller School
ул. „Измаил“ 2, 7013 Здравец Изток, Русе, България
Friedrich Schiller School
ул. „Измаил“ 2, 7013 Здравец Изток, Русе, България
High School of Computer Science and Mathematical Analysis
ул. „Генерал Гурко“ no102, Стара Загора, България
High School of Computer Science and Mathematical Analysis
ул. „Генерал Гурко“ no102, Стара Загора, България
High School 81 Victor Hugo
ул. „Бъднина“ no3, 1712 София, България
High School of Computer Programming and Innovation
ж.к. Меден рудник, 8009 ж.к. Меден Рудник, Бургас, България
High School of Computer Programming and Innovation
ж.к. Меден рудник, 8009 ж.к. Меден Рудник, Бургас, България
National Gymnasium of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Academician Lyubomir Chakalov
ul. "Bigla" 52, 1164 g.k. Lozenets, Sofia, Bulgaria
National Gymnasium of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Academician Lyubomir Chakalov
ul. "Bigla" 52, 1164 g.k. Lozenets, Sofia, Bulgaria
Private High School Roerich
ул. „Камен дел“ 4А, 1415 кв. Драгалевци, София, България
High School Hristo Botev
Kubrat, Stratsin St 1, 7300 Кубрат, България
High School Hristo Botev
Kubrat, Stratsin St 1, 7300 Кубрат, България
ODK – Center for Personal Development
Търговище, България
High School 51 Elisaveta Bagryana
ул. „Софийски герой“ 28, 1612 Хиподрума, София, България
High School 51 Elisaveta Bagryana
ул. „Софийски герой“ 28, 1612 Хиподрума, София, България
High School Nikola Voyvodov
ж.к. Дъбника, 3005 Враца, България
Dobrich Youth Center
пл. „Стария орех“, 9300 Добрич, България
Mainland – Education and Suggestopedia
бул. „Княгиня Мария Луиза“ 35, 9000 Varna Center, Varna, Bulgaria
Mainland – Education and Suggestopedia
бул. „Княгиня Мария Луиза“ 35, 9000 Varna Center, Varna, Bulgaria
High School 7 Seven Saints
ул. „Цар Иван Шишман“ 28, 1000 Център, София, България
NGO Education and Future
Разград, България
High School Sava Dobroplodni
бул. „Мадара“ 34, 9708 Добруджански, Шумен, България
High School Sava Dobroplodni
бул. „Мадара“ 34, 9708 Добруджански, Шумен, България
NGO Aldora
ул. „Добри Войников“, 9700 Шумен Център, Шумен, България
Anglo-American School of Sofia
ул. „Сияние" 1, 1137 София, България
High School 90 General Jose de San Martin
g.k. Lyulin 2 238А, 1343 zh.k. Lyulin 2, Sofia, Bulgaria
High School 90 General Jose de San Martin
g.k. Lyulin 2 238А, 1343 zh.k. Lyulin 2, Sofia, Bulgaria
American University in Bulgaria
ул. „Свобода Бъчварова“ 12, 2700 Южна промишлена зона, Благоевград, България
American University in Bulgaria
ул. „Свобода Бъчварова“ 12, 2700 Южна промишлена зона, Благоевград, България
High School Dr. Petar Beron
Обединена 44, Костинброд, България
National Alliance for Volunteer Alliance Foundation NARD
ул. „Димитър Цончев“ 11, Пловдив, България
National Alliance for Volunteer Alliance Foundation NARD
ул. „Димитър Цончев“ 11, Пловдив, България
High School Dimitar Marinov
ул. „Дунавска", Лом, България
High School Father Paisii
ул. Булаир 9, Самоков, България
Tuk Tam Association
улица „Загоре“ 9, София, България
Shalom Jewish Cultural Center
bul. "Aleksandar Stamboliyski" 50, 1303 Pette Kyosheta, Sofia, Bulgaria
Shalom Jewish Cultural Center
bul. "Aleksandar Stamboliyski" 50, 1303 Pette Kyosheta, Sofia, Bulgaria
National High School in Finance and Business
ul. "Rozova dolina" 1, 1421 g.k. Lozenets, Sofia, Bulgaria
National High School in Finance and Business
ul. "Rozova dolina" 1, 1421 g.k. Lozenets, Sofia, Bulgaria
High School 1 Pencho Slaveykov
ul. "Stara Planina" 11, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
High School 1 Pencho Slaveykov
ul. "Stara Planina" 11, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
Private School Svetlina
ул. „Йозеф Валдхард“ 3, 1700 Studentski Kompleks, Sofia, Bulgaria
Private School Svetlina
ул. „Йозеф Валдхард“ 3, 1700 Studentski Kompleks, Sofia, Bulgaria
St. George International School
бул. „Никола Й. Вапцаров“ 47, София, България
St. George International School
бул. „Никола Й. Вапцаров“ 47, София, България
High School 125 Boyan Penev
улица „Никола Генадиев“ 1, София, България
School 157 Cesar Vallejo
улица „Слатинска“ 35, София, България
British School of Sofia
улица „Георги Райчев“ 20, София, България
High School Educational Technologies
улица „Гео Милев“ 158, София, България
High School Educational Technologies
улица „Гео Милев“ 158, София, България
High School of Electrical Engineering and Automation
бул. „Овча купел“ 1, София, България
High School of Electrical Engineering and Automation
бул. „Овча купел“ 1, София, България
Britanica Park School
улица „Момино венче“ 27, София, България
American College of Sofia
алея „Флойд Бляк“, София, България
First Private Mathematical High School
бул. „Генерал Михаил Д. Скобелев 51, София, България
First Private Mathematical High School
бул. „Генерал Михаил Д. Скобелев 51, София, България
High School 54 Saint Ivan Rilski
улица „Йордан Хаджиконстантинов“ 38, София, България
High School 54 Saint Ivan Rilski
улица „Йордан Хаджиконстантинов“ 38, София, България
High School Dimitar Blagoev
улица „Петър Ангелов“ 17, Свищов, България
Municipality of Oryahovo
Андрей Чапразов 14, Оряхово, България
Municipality of Kozloduy
улица Христо Ботев 13, Козлодуй, България
High School Paisii Hilendarski
улица „Васил Левски“ 2, Златица, България
High School Paisii Hilendarski
улица „Васил Левски“ 2, Златица, България
Youth Tolerance Association
ул. „Никола Петров“ 58, Горна Оряховица, България
Youth Tolerance Association
ул. „Никола Петров“ 58, Горна Оряховица, България
High School Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov
ул. „Никола Петров“ 31, Горна Оряховица, България
High School Mikhail Vasilievich Lomonosov
ул. „Никола Петров“ 31, Горна Оряховица, България
High School Joan Exarch
улица „Цар Обединител“ 9, Враца, България
Romain Rolland Foreign Language High School
ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman" 62, 6000 Stara Zagora Centre, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
Romain Rolland Foreign Language High School
ul. "Tsar Ivan Shishman" 62, 6000 Stara Zagora Centre, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
High School Konstantin Konstantinov
ж.к. Дружба, Сливен, България
High School St. St. Kiril and Metodii
улица „Димитър Благоев“ 33, Карнобат, България
High School St. St. Kiril and Metodii
улица „Димитър Благоев“ 33, Карнобат, България
English Language School Geo Milev
Alei "Vŭzrazhdane" 3, 7002 Mladezhki Park, Ruse, Bulgaria
English Language School Geo Milev
Alei "Vŭzrazhdane" 3, 7002 Mladezhki Park, Ruse, Bulgaria
NNN Association
улица „Генерал Радко Димитриев“ 7a, Варна, България
High School Antoine de Saint Exupery
ул. „Васил Друмев“ 73, Варна, България
High School Antoine de Saint Exupery
ул. „Васил Друмев“ 73, Варна, България
High School Lyuben Karavelov
улица „Любен Каравелов“ 1, Несебър, България
High School Lyuben Karavelov
улица „Любен Каравелов“ 1, Несебър, България
High School 1 St. Sedmochislenitsi
ul. "Graf Ignatiev" 10, 7700 Borovets, Targovishte, Bulgaria
High School 1 St. Sedmochislenitsi
ul. "Graf Ignatiev" 10, 7700 Borovets, Targovishte, Bulgaria
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