Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Today marks 60 brilliant years of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award!

 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
‘Then and Now’

 

To celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh ‘s Award, we’re taking you on a short journey through time as we share our own Duke of Edinburgh’s Award stories.

 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Then:

 

1971 – Graham Riding received the prestigious Gold DofE Award!

Graham’s daughter Lucy Riding, our Assistant Product Developer, sent us this brilliant photo of her dad who celebrated his Award back in 1971.

 

Graham Riding received The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award in 1971 - Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Graham Riding (pictured on the right) received Gold DofE Award in 1971.

 

Graham Riding received The Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award in 1971 - Diamond Anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
‘Gold Award for Graham’ – Sir William presents the Gold Award Badge to Graham Riding, November 1971.

 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Now:

 

2016 – Ambassador Lucy Grayson is part way through her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award journey!

Craghoppers Ambassador Lucy is 16 and is currently working towards her Silver DofE Award.

Lucy loves a walk with a challenge and any outdoor activity that gets the adrenaline going! We wish you the best of luck on your adventures Lucy.

 

Lucy Graham - Working towards her Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Last year Lucy completed her Bronze DofE award enjoying it so much that she is now doing her silver award.

 

How have you taken part over the years?

Share your stories using the hashtag #WeAreDofE!

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