Award Structure
International Award Association
The Association is subdivided into four regions:
- Africa
- America
- Asia Pacific
- Europe, Mediterranean & Arab States (EMAS)
Each region is supported by a regional office that is part of the International Secretariat.
Award operators meet regularly within their region to share experience and best practice. Meetings and events are organised to promote and support regional Award activity.
New Zealand is part of the Asia Pacific Region
The President of The Award in New Zealand is His/Her Excellency The Governor General of New Zealand.
New Zealand Board of Trustees has a governance role for running The Award Programme under licence issued by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association.
The Board guides Award policy covering the following areas: finance and administration, standards, delivery and compliance, and when applicable - National Advisory Committee (made up of community organisations and groups with vested interests in The Programme).
The co-ordination of Award activities is the responsibility of the Management Team and the National Award Office. Apart from providing a direct link with the Board, the National Award Office and Award Staff are available to advise Operating Authorities.
The National Award Office also supplies all Award Record Books, Award Handbooks, Certificates, Badges and promotional material, and is responsible for fundraising.
Management Team is made up of:
Management Trustee, Training and Development Director, Programme and Marketing Director
National Award Staff is made up of:
Administration Officer, Administrative Assistance, Finance Officer