This has been another successful year for Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, with 35 Awards having been gained in the last 18 months, 31 of which were gained in the last year which is the highest number yet for the Isle of Man Government Youth Service.
Below is a list of those invited to attend a Gold Badge presentation at Government House on Tuesday 19 July. Details of the activities they completed are also listed together with the name of the Award Unit they are attached to.
| Tom Anderson | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – helped with technical support at Church Services Skills – played the drums Physical – rugby Expedition – sea kayaking at Vancouver Island Residential – Volvo Adventure Award trip to Sweden |
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| Voirrey Baker | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership, coaching tabletennis Skills – Playing the trumpet Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – volunteering week for Lifepath at SUMT Mallmore |
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| Millie Barrow | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – helped in a Nursing Home Skills – the natural world - grew clothes Physical – ballroom dancing Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – Photography Course in the Lake District |
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| Breeshey Bond | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching horse riding Skills – learning to speak French Physical – horse riding Expedition – kayaking in the Isle of Skye Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Paul Bott | SOUTHERN EXPLORER SCOUTS |
| Volunteering – Young Leader with the Scout Association Skills – learning to drive Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in Southern Itreland Residential – leader at an International Scout Camp in Cheshire |
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| James Cherry | INDEPENDENT |
| Volunteering – IOM Air Cadets standard bearing Skills – aeronautics Physical – fitness activities Expedition – walking in the Isle of Man Residential – Cadet NCO Training at Ardwhallan |
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| John Corner | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – British Trust for Ornithology - Garden Bird Watch Scheme Skills – chess Physical – swimming Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – volunteer youth leader at the Venture Centre |
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| Matthew Costain | SOUTHERN EXPLORER SCOUTS |
| Volunteering – assistant Sunday School Teacher Skills – learning to drive Physical – football Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – outdoor adventure week at Ardwhallan |
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| Andrew Crowther | SOUTHERN EXPLORER SCOUTS |
| Volunteering – safety boat driver for a local Yacht Club Skills – playing the guitar Physical – dancing Expedition – walking in Switzerland Residential – community project in Switzerland |
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| Peter Daniels | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Young Leader with the Scout Association Skills – playing the piano Physical – swimming Expedition – kayaking in the Isle of Skye Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Eleanor Devereau | THE FOUNDRY |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching hockey Skills – learning to drive Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – volunteer youth leader at the Venture Centre |
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| Ian Fletcher | INDEPENDENT |
| Volunteering – helped at the Wildlife Park and with Beach Buddies Skills – wallaby watch survey Physical – outdoor activities Expedition – walking in the Isle of Man Residential – outdoor activity week at the Calvert Trust, Lake District |
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| Stephanie Foxton | THE FOUNDRY |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching hockey Skills – singing Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – volunteer leader at the Firestarter Youth Festival, Ardwhallan |
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| Arran Gimbert | ISLE OF MAN CONSTABULARY YOUTH SCHEME |
| Volunteering – Police Youth Volunteer Scheme Skills – learning to drive Physical – gym work and swimming Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Christian Hardman | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Graduate Fellowship Leader Skills – learning to drive Physical – kayaking Expedition – kayaking in Greenland Residential – trail marking project in Greenland |
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| Adele Harris | CASTLE RUSHEN HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Dance Leadership – teaching manx dancing Skills – singing Physical – manx dancing Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – volunteer on Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes |
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| Calum Johnson | QUEEN ELIZABETH II HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching football Skills – learning to drive Physical – football Expedition – kayaking in the Isle of Skye Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Jack Kinrade | ISLE OF MAN CONSTABULARY YOUTH SCHEME |
| Volunteering – Police Youth Volunteer Scheme Skills – learning to drive Physical – skateboarding Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – voluntary service trip to Cambodia |
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| Chelsey Kneen | INDEPENDENT |
| Volunteering – Young Leader at Brownies through Girlguiding Skills – learning to drive Physical – pilates Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – Medlink week at Nottingham University |
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| Jack Leece | AUTISM INITIATIVES |
| Volunteering – helped in the Save the Children Charity Shop Skills – drama Physical – walking Expedition – walking in the Isle of Man Residential – Sailing with the Disabled in the Irish Sea |
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| Abigail Li | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching badminton Skills – playing the piano Physical – badminton Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Philippa Li | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching badminton Skills – playing the piano Physical – badminton Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Monique Lloyd-Davies | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – assisted with Spanish lessons and dog walking Skills – learning to drive Physical – tennis Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – volunteer on Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes |
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| Erik Millar | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching football Skills – playing the trumpet Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – sewing and pattern making course at the London College of Fashion |
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| Emma Moore | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Northern Live at Home Scheme Skills – painting and design Physical – ballet dancing Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – outdoor activity course at Ardwhallan |
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| Matthew Naylor | THE FOUNDRY |
| Volunteering – teaching at the Manx Youth Band Skills – learning to drive Physical – squash circuit training Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – environment and conservation week at Abernethy, Scotland |
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| Jessica Newby | SOUTHERN EXPLORER SCOUTS |
| Volunteering – helping at the Wildlife Park Skills – photography Physical – netball Expedition – walking in Southern Ireland Residential – activity rep at the Priestly Centre, Lake District |
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| Todd Pilling | SOUTHERN EXPLORER SCOUTS |
| Volunteering – young leader with the Scout Association Skills – photography Physical – dancing Expedition –walking in Southern Ireland Residential – leader at Air Training Corp Camp in Lancashire |
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| Courtney Russell | ISLE OF MAN CONSTABULARY YOUTH SCHEME |
| Volunteering – Police Youth Volunteer Scheme Skills – learning to drive Physical – netball Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – Road safety Course in Buckinghamshire |
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| Simon Sheath | THE FOUNDRY |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – teaching swimming Skills – playing the piano Physical – swimming Expedition – walking in the Mountains of Mourne Residential – activity week at Capenwray Hall, Lancaster |
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| Milly Smallwood | ISLE OF MAN CONSTABULARY YOUTH SCHEME |
| Volunteering – Police Youth Volunteer Scheme Skills – lifesaving Physical – sailing Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – volunteering week with Devon Police |
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| Amy Stoutt | RAMSEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – Sports Leadership – coaching hockey Skills – playing the harp Physical – hockey Expedition – walking in Snowdonia Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
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| Kyle Susaya | CASTLE RUSHEN HIGH SCHOOL |
| Volunteering – helped at Sunday School and Church Services Skills – library and information skills Physical – badminton Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – volunteer on Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes |
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| Ashleigh Williams | THE FOUNDRY |
| Volunteering – teaching assistant Skills – playing the guitar Physical – gym work and swimming Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – volunteer leader at the Firestarter Youth Festival, Ardwhallan |
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| Alice Watson | INDEPENDENT |
| Volunteering – helped in the Red Cross Charity Shop Skills – playing the piano Physical – gym work and fitness activities Expedition – walking in the Lake District Residential – outdoor activity week at Ardwhallan |
