Vol VII, Issue 29                                                  The Award Weekly                                                    22 July 2015

IMPORTANT
Effective from June 1, 2015 Participant registration fee for any level of the Award
has been revised to Rs.600/-.
Gold Award Presentation Ceremony - Thank you Note


The National Award Authority wishes to thank all Gold Award Holders, Award Leaders, Volunteers, parents and other stakeholders for the success of the Gold Award Presentation Ceremony 2015. We are thankful to our chief guest Randhir Singh for gracing this ceremony and his inspiring words to the audience.  Our thanks to Gold Award holder Vicky Roy for sharing his life experience after his Gold and some of his photographs. Thank you to the participants from DLF Public School, Sahibabad for their entertaining dance presentation.

You can view the ceremony by clicking here.

My Award Journey

Debalina Mukherjee, Gold Award 2015 shares her Award Journey experience with us on achieving the Gold Award.

Time and tide wait for none.  I can't fathom how quickly the last four years have passed.  It seems as if July 2011 was just yesterday... when I started my journey with the International Award for Young People. And now today, 16th July 2015, we, the recipients of the Gold Award are assembled at the India International Centre, New Delhi to receive our Gold Badge and Certificate.  Today is the day that we have been awaiting. It is impossible to describe how much we have gained in these four years from this organisation, from friendship that spans across our country and into other nations, to uninhibited creativity; from the light of knowledge that was kindled not just in us but others we came in contact with; and from a deep understanding of nature, to a spirit of adventure. I am very sad that our beautiful journey now comes to the finishing point, but I realize today from the inspiring words I heard at the ceremony, that there is no end when doing something for others. In one word, what I learnt from this journey, the soul of our great culture is 'Udar charitaya'- I am connected to the whole universe.

I am very proud of being a participant of the IAYP, very grateful to our respected Mataji and elders of Sarada Math, Rasik Vita for their guidance to me and also my parents for their support.  I pay my respect to all concerned.  I wish we shall meet again one day, maybe on a cliff or a steep mountain, or maybe around a bonfire under the twinkling night sky.  Till then, good bye...
Global Alumni Network

The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation will be launching a Global Alumni Network shortly.  We are interested in hearing from Award alumni who have completed the Award (at any level: Bronze, Silver or Gold) at any time since 1956.  By expressing your interest in participating in the Global Alumni Network, you provide us valuable insight during our planning stages and, also, give us an initial point of contact as we embark on this worthy initiative.

Please email us at communication@dofe.in and let us know the following information:
  1. Your name
  2. Your highest Award level completed, and the year this Award was earned
  3. Some words on how you would like to be involved (i.e. attending local events or industry-specific events, mentoring, spreading the word to other alumni, etc.)
You are welcome to get in touch with us for any further information.
Nominations open for Commonwealth Youth Awards

Nominations are open for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work, which recognise outstanding young people who have had a significant impact on their communities and wider society.  Young people aged 15 to 29 years can apply for the awards, which celebrate the achievements of those who lead initiatives to enhance democracy and development, from poverty alleviation to climate change, to peace building.
The awards are open to young people from countries across the Commonwealth. In addition to four regional award winners, one exceptional entrant will be recognised as Commonwealth Young Person of the Year 2016 for Excellence in Development Work.  A total of 16 finalists will be shortlisted from four Commonwealth regional categories: Africa and Europe, Asia, Americas and Caribbean, and Pacific. A winner will be selected from each region, and invited to London, United Kingdom, in early 2016 for a formal awards presentation.
For more information about the Commonwealth Youth Awards, and to apply or nominate someone, click here
Opportunities for Gold Award Holders and Participants
The National Award Authority is keen to involve Gold Award Holders and Participants in reaching out to schools and institutions across the country. Award alumni all over the world are involved in strategic planning and development of the Award in their own communities. Important events like the International Gold Event take place once every three years to bring international alumni together and share best practices. Click for more details 
Gold Award Holder's Database of The International Award for Young People, India
The NAA is working towards building an Alumni database to provide various opportunities for Award Units, YES Centres and Award Holders. This will help us get in touch with potential candidates for international events and reach out to young people regarding the volunteering and internship opportunities available at the NAA from time to time. A Gold Award Completion Form has been developed that needs to be filled in by Award participants before ... Click for more details 
Youth Engaging Society (YES)
YES Centres in India are strategic allies in promoting the all-inclusive growth of The Award. Click for updated list

Note: Annual Licence fees for YES Centres has been revised to Rs. 11500/- (Rs. Eleven Thousand Five Hundred only) inclusive of Service Tax.
National Award Office News
The National Award Office at Shahpur Jat has a fully equipped Training Centre and an equipped facility with complete infrastructure for staff members, interns and volunteers. Friends and alumni of the Award are welcome to drop by to know more or get involved.

Updated phone numbers
National Award Authority Office in Delhi
Phone: +91 11 4108 7062 and Telefax: +91 11 26497164

Programme Manager - Bivujit Mukhoty
Mob: +91 9310133900, email: programme@dofe.in  / bivujit@dofe.in

Head IT & ORB - Priyank Kumar Gupta
Mob: +91 9719408779, email: priyank@dofe.in

Communications Manager
Tel.: +91 11 26497164, email: communication@dofe.in
Events in Focus - Contact the Programme Team for details
  • 24th - 25th July 2015: Award Leader Training Workshop (YES) at The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty
  • 28th - 29th July 2015: Programme Manager's visit to Schools of Dehra Dun and Mussoorie
  • 3rd - 4th August 2015: Award Leader Training Workshop (YES) at Award Training Centre, New Delhi
  • 8th August 2015: One-day Award Leader Training Workshop at Billabong High International School, Kanpur
  • 20th - 21st August 2015: Award Leader Training Workshop (YES) at Mumbai
  • 18th - 19th September 2015: Award Leader Training Workshop (YES) at Award Training Centre, New Delhi
  • 26th - 28th November 2015: Adventurous Journey Accessors Orientation Camp at Dehra Dun
Partners / Operators Update
The aim of partnering is to harness the potential and to encourage young people to grow from their own strengths. Individuals and organisations are welcome to partner with the Award Programme Foundation, and help develop the Programme. Click to visit the Partners page
IAYP INDIA @ SOCIAL NETWORKS - NEW LINKS
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