goldaward.org News http://www.goldaward.org News from goldaward.org en Copyright (c) 1999-2008 goldaward.org web@goldaward.org PawPrint XDe News Mon, 9 Jun 2008 16:30:12 -0500 120 May 30th Bronze http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=22 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=22 Photos from the May 30, 2008 Bronze Ceremony are now available in our Photo Gallery. Gold Encounter - Kenya 2008 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=21 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=21 The International Gold Event (IGE) is a once in a lifetime opportunity that enables all its participants to discuss about the Award, how to improve it, and determine some of its common traits through the world!It is also a great way to visit a different part of the world. Kenya, in Africa, will be the host of this conference from 12th to 25th of October, 2008. Lower Mainland - Award Field Officer http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=20 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=20 In order for the Award program to continue to grow it has been decided that we should again employ a part time Award Field Officer in the Lower Mainland. If you should know of anyone who would be interested please ask them to send their CV / Resume to the Award office by December 22nd - it is planned to fill this position early in the New Year. Latest Bronze Ceremony Photos Available http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=18 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=18 The latest photos from the Bronze Ceremonies in March are now available on the www.goldaward.org web site. Ship For World Youth http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=17 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=17 Ship for World Youth are looking for 11 young Canadians (18-30 years of age) to represent Canada on the Nippon Maru (Japan' flag ship) as it sails the Indian ocean for two months from early January to early March. Award Achievers get credit toward highschool graduation (NS, Canada) http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=16 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=16 High school students in Nova Scotia who receive the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh's Award can now receive a credit toward graduation, Education Minister Jamie Muir announced today. Congradulations to our new Silver and Gold achievers http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=15 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=15 Nova Scotia's Lt.-Gov. Myra Freeman recognized 17 silver and gold award recipients at a presentation ceremony today. Congradulations to everyone involved! Congratulations Silver winners http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=14 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=14 Congratulations to our 83 newest Silver winners, presented in Ontario Canada. Another face lift for goldaward.org http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=13 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=13 Goldaward.org gets a face lift - it was time for some new features and a bit of a face lift for the GoldAward.org home page. BBC interviews several Award holders. http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=12 http://www.goldaward.org/news/index.php?action=view&nid=12 From BBC News Online Education Secretary Charles Clarke holds up the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme as an example of what extra-curricular activities all young people should be offered. The article interviews several Award holders in a very positive light. Worth the read.