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The Awards Network is made up of some of the most noteworthy award providers to young people in Scotland.

The Awards Network is a forum of providers of youth work awards providing non-formal learning opportunities for young people. Its members work together to raise awareness of the range and impact of youth work awards that accredit learning and achievements of young people aged 10 to 25. Its membership includes the largest youth organisations in Scotland along with a range of niche award providers.

The Purpose of Awards Network is to ‘Promote and recognise the achievements of young people gained through youth work awards’.

The Vision of the Awards Network is that ‘Youth Work Awards are widely valued and accepted as critical evidence of every young person’s learning and achievement’.

DofE Awards

Provided by: Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (The)

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 24
Time to Complete:: 6 to 18 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Ad Hoc

Dynamic Youth Awards

Provided by: Youth Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 10 - 24
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Hi5 Award

Provided by: Youth Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: under 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 5+ Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

John Muir Award

Provided by: John Muir Trust

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 10 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 4 Days
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

The Wood Foundation YPI Scotland

Provided by: The Wood Foundation / YPI Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 12 - 18
Time to Complete:: 12 Weeks
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Wild Challenge Award

Provided by: RSPB Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: under 10 - 18
Time to Complete:: 3+ Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Ad Hoc

Youth Achievement Awards

Provided by: Youth Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 26+
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Adventure and Challenge Award (SCQF 5)

Provided by: Outward Bound Trust

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 13 - 18
Time to Complete:: 5 Days
Meeting Frequency:: One week long

Air Cadet Aviation Practice 1 Award (SCQF 5)

Provided by: RAF Air Cadets

Budget:
For Ages:: 12 - 15
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Air Cadet Aviation Practice 2 Award (SCQF 6)

Provided by: RAF Air Cadets

Budget:
For Ages:: 12 - 15
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Army Cadet Achievement, Teamwork and Citizenship Award (SCQF Level 4)

Provided by: Army Cadets

Budget:
For Ages:: 13 - 15
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Army Proficiency Certificate

Provided by: Army Cadets

Budget:: Free, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 12 - 18
Time to Complete:: 3 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Arts Award

Provided by: Trinity College London

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 10 - 25
Time to Complete:: 20 - 150 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Bikeability Scotland Instructor

Provided by: Cycling Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 16 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 10 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Bikeability Scotland Levels 1 and 2

Provided by: Cycling Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: under 10 - 12
Time to Complete:: 2-6 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Biodiversity Action

Provided by: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Budget:: Free, Award Fee
For Ages:: 11 - 18
Time to Complete:: 12.5 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Brigader Brooch

Provided by: Girls’ Brigade in Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 12 - 18
Time to Complete:: 4 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Brownie Gold Award

Provided by: Girlguiding Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: under 10 - 10
Time to Complete:: 1 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Certificate of Personal Effectiveness

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 18
Time to Complete:: 120 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Chief Scout’s Diamond Award

Provided by: Scouts Scotland

Budget:: Free, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 15 - 24
Time to Complete:: 6 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Chief Scout’s Gold Award

Provided by: Scouts Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 6 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Ad Hoc

Chief Scout’s Platinum Award

Provided by: Scouts Scotland

Budget:: Free, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 17
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Children’s University Awards

Provided by: Children’s University

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: under 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 30 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Climate Emergency Training

Provided by: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Budget:: Free, Award Fee
For Ages:: 11 - 18
Time to Complete:: 20 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Comedy and Confidence Awards

Provided by: Comedy and Confidence

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 12 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 40 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Ad Hoc

Community Achievement Award

Provided by: Glasgow Kelvin College

Budget:
For Ages:: 12 - 26+
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:

Creative Thinking Award

Provided by: Daydream Believers

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 12 - 18
Time to Complete:: 240 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Cycle Ride Leader & Assistant Ride Leader

Provided by: Cycling Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 10
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Dance Leadership (SCQF Level 4 & 5)

Provided by: Leadership Skills Foundation

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 12 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 27 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Eco-Schools

Provided by: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: under 10 - 18
Time to Complete:: 1-2 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly

Employability

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 18
Time to Complete:: 60 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Employability Awards (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 18
Time to Complete:: 40 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Enterprise Challenge

Provided by: The King’s Trust

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 19
Time to Complete:: 1 day Days
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day

Etive Award: Venture Scotland - The Journey

Provided by: Venture Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 16 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 1 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Forest Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA)

Provided by: Newbattle Abbey College

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 10 - 25
Time to Complete:: 6 weeks minimum Weeks
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly

Gen+

Provided by: Gen+

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 11 - 14
Time to Complete:: 40 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Ad Hoc

Guide Gold Award

Provided by: Girlguiding Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 1 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Heritage Hero Awards

Provided by: Archaeology Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: under 10 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 3+ Hours
Meeting Frequency:

ILM Award for Young Leaders (SCQF Level 5)

Provided by: CVQO

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 16
Time to Complete:: 2 Days
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

ILM Award in Effective Team Member Skills (SCQF Level 5)

Provided by: CVQO

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 16
Time to Complete:: 2 Days
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

ILM Award in Leadership and Management (SCQF Level 6)

Provided by: CVQO

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 26+
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

JAS Award

Provided by:

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: under 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 7 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Ad Hoc

Key Steps

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 30 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

King George VI Leadership Programme

Provided by: Boys’ Brigade in Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 17 - 21
Time to Complete:: 1+ Years
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly

King’s Scout Award

Provided by: Scouts Scotland

Budget:: Free, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 16 - 24
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly

Leadership Awards (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 60 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Learning About Forests (LEAF)

Provided by: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: under 10 - 18
Time to Complete:: 1 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Lifeskills Challenge

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 10 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 10 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award

Provided by: Outward Bound Trust

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 18
Time to Complete:: 10 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Ad Hoc

Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 120 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Mosaic

Provided by: The King’s Trust

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 19
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

My Independence

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 11 - 26+
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Out There Award

Provided by: Ramblers Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 18 - 25
Time to Complete:: 2 Days
Meeting Frequency:

Participative Democracy Certificate (SCQF Level 5)

Provided by: YouthLink Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 11 - 24
Time to Complete:: 20 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Pearson BTEC Certificate in Teamwork and Personal Skills for Uniformed Youth Organisations (SCQF Level 4)

Provided by: CVQO

Budget:: Free, Award Fee
For Ages:: 13 - 15
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Pearson BTEC Diploma in Teamwork and Personal Development in the Community (SCQF Level 5)

Provided by: CVQO

Budget:: Free, Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 18
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music for Practical Performance

Provided by: CVQO

Budget:: Free, Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 18
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly

Personal Achievement Awards (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 17
Time to Complete:: 40 - 120 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Personal Development Awards (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 12 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 120 - 160 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Personal Development Programmes (Bronze, Silver, Gold)

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 11 - 16
Time to Complete:: 60 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Powering Futures Challenge

Provided by: Powering Futures

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 15 - 17
Time to Complete:: 30 Weeks
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Preparing for Adulthood programmes

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 10 - 26+
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

President’s Badge

Provided by: Boys’ Brigade in Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 17
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, Weekly, Ad Hoc

PSD (Personal and Social Development)

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 19
Time to Complete:: 60 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

PSE (Personal and Social Effectiveness)

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 13 - 18
Time to Complete:: 100 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Queen’s Guide Award

Provided by: Girlguiding Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 16 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 1 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

RAF Air Cadets Award

Provided by: RAF Air Cadets

Budget:: Free, Award Fee
For Ages:: 12 - 20
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Ranger Guide Gold Award

Provided by: Girlguiding Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 18
Time to Complete:: 1 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Safe Road User Award (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 16
Time to Complete:: 80 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Saltire Awards

Provided by: TSIs - Scotland’s Third Sector Interfaces

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 12 - 25
Time to Complete:: 10+ Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Scottish Junior Forester Award

Provided by: Scottish Forestry

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: under 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: 3+ Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Ad Hoc

Scottish Junior Ranger Award

Provided by: Scottish Countryside Ranger’s Association

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 18
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Monthly

Sea Cadet Achievement, Teamwork and Citizenship Award (SCQF 4)

Provided by: Sea Cadets

Budget:
For Ages:: 12 - 16
Time to Complete:: 12 Months
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Sea Cadets Programme

Provided by: Sea Cadets

Budget:: Free, Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 12 - 18
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Ad Hoc

Short Courses

Provided by: ASDAN

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 13 - 19
Time to Complete:: 10 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Social Enterprise Academy

Provided by: Social Enterprise Academy

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 18
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Ad Hoc

Sports Leadership (SCQF Levels 4 / 5 / 6)

Provided by: Leadership Skills Foundation

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 12 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 27 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, One week long, Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

SQA Cycling Awards (SCQF 1, 2)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 10 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 80 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

STEMOVATORS

Provided by: Prosper

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: under 10 - 14
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Steps to Work Award (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 18
Time to Complete:: 80 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

The Achieve Programme

Provided by: The King’s Trust

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 19
Time to Complete:: 15 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

The King’s Badge

Provided by: Boys’ Brigade in Scotland

Budget:: Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 15 - 18
Time to Complete:: 12 - 18 Months
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day, Weekly, Ad Hoc

The Micro Tyco Challenge

Provided by: Wildhearts

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 18
Time to Complete:: 15+ Days
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

The Queen’s Award

Provided by: Girls’ Brigade in Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 16 - 25
Time to Complete:: 2+ Years
Meeting Frequency:

The RED Programme

Provided by: British Red Cross

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 15 - 25
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

The Summit 14-day Adventure

Provided by: Outward Bound Trust

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 13 - 17
Time to Complete:: 14 Days
Meeting Frequency:

Volunteering Skills Award (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 14 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 120 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

Wellbeing Awards (SQA)

Provided by: SQA

Budget:
For Ages:: 12 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 80 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

WildHearts Global Youth Summit

Provided by: Wildhearts

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 18
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: Ad Hoc

YE Company Programme

Provided by: Young Enterprise Scotland

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 16 - 18
Time to Complete:: 260 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

YE Scotland Company Programme Strathclyde Exam

Provided by: Young Enterprise Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 16 - 18
Time to Complete:: N/A
Meeting Frequency:: One-off day

YE Team Programme

Provided by: Young Enterprise Scotland

Budget:: Award Fee
For Ages:: 15 - 25
Time to Complete:: 150 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly

Young Leader Award

Provided by: Scouts Scotland

Budget:: Free, Membership Subscription
For Ages:: 14 - 17
Time to Complete:: 2 Years
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Young Reporters for the Environment

Provided by: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 11 - 25
Time to Complete:: 1-6 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly, Ad Hoc

Young STEM Leader Award (Formal) SCQF L4-6

Provided by: SSERC (Scottish Schools Education Research Centre)

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 10 - 26+
Time to Complete:: 30 Hours
Meeting Frequency:: Weekly, Monthly

Young STEM Leader Award (non-formal levels)

Provided by: SSERC (Scottish Schools Education Research Centre)

Budget:: Free
For Ages:: 10 - 18
Time to Complete:: 20 Hours
Meeting Frequency:

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