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Gaisce - the President’s Award is Ireland’s very own National
Challenge Award, the country’s most prestigious and respected
individual award programme, and a challenge from the President of
Ireland, to you… the nation’s future.
What’s it all about?
Gaisce - the President’s Award works on the basis of a personal challenge
set by you.
You will set the challenge and agree it with a President’s
Award leader. You won’t be competing with other participants,
as each challenge is completely individual… so the only person
you’ll compete with is yourself.
How does it work?
There are three different types of award that you can earn –
bronze, silver and gold.
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Minimum Age
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Minimum Time
Direct Entry
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Merit System for
previous Award holders
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| Bronze
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15 years
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26 weeks
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| Silver
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16 years
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52 weeks
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26 weeks for Bronze Award holder
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| Gold
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17 years
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78 weeks
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52 weeks for Bronze Award holder
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How to earn an award?
There are 4 different challenge areas. To earn an award, you will
need to participate
in each of the 4 challenge areas. You might decide to build on an activity
you’ve tried in the past. Each participant must participate
in at least one new activity to earn an award.
Our 4 challenge areas are:
1. Community Involvement
2. Personal Skill
3. Physical Recreation
4. Adventure Journey
A Residential Project is required for the Gold Award
Who can compete for the President’s Award?
The Award programme is open to all young people between the ages
of 15 and 25. Anyone can take part as long as you’re self-motivated
and up to the challenge.
How to earn a bronze award
How to earn a silver award
How to earn a gold award
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