— This morning 80 young people from across New Zealand were celebrated, as they received their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh himself, at a special ceremony. The Duke, speaking at the ceremony said: “My congratulations .
The Duke Joins Dynamic Conversations On Holistic Education In Tāmaki Makaurau And Pōneke Auckland, Thursday 16 November 2023 — Continuing his visit to Aotearoa, The Duke of Edinburgh attended an education panel event at Government House in Auckland .
It was designed to challenge young people to experience the Prince s life of adventure and service. Father Paul Mimbi, 68, a priest and Chaplain of Strathmore Business school says the President’s Award sharpened him to be the man he is today.
“The award prepares you for life,” says Fr Mimbi.
He notes that leadership is the foundation of the programme and this led to his vocation as a priest.
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“I owe so many things in my life to the award,” says Mimbi.
President s Award Kenya executive director Nellie Munala says, “It’s a non-formal education framework building young people’s character .