The Duke of Edinburgh award was created by-----the Duke of Edinburgh. It is a volunteer program for 14-17y/os. Participants are involved in many community,educational and self growth projects for personal and community betterment. There are bronze,silver,gold levels. The program is active in many commonwealth nations and a few others. This information courtesy of my mechanic, who was a soccer hooligan in his youth <img src="images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />