His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, founded the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in 1956. The award program, available to young people ages 14 to 24, consists of three levels: bronze, silver and gold; and four sections involving voluntary service, skills, physical recreation, adventurous journey and in the gold level a residential project. The award program now involves 144 nations.
Canada became a participant nation with the program in 1963. In 1967 Canada hosted the first International Gold Event which brought Gold Award achievers from around the world to Canada. In September 2002, Canada hosted its second International Gold Event, Rendezvous 2002. Prince Edward, The Earl of Essex, visited Toronto at that time to attend events for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Canadian Rendezvous 2002
International
Gold Encounter
This tree was planted to commemorate the visit by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award delegates.
September 22, 2002
National Capital Commission
Rendezvous Canada 2002
Rassemblement International
des médaillés d'or
Cet arbre a été planté pour commémorer la visite de Son Altesse Royale le comte de Wessex et des délégués du Prix du Duc d'Edimbourg.
Le 22 septembre 2002
Commission de la capitale nationale
