Cameron McKeown, a member of the 49th Broughty Ferry Scout Group’s Cub Team has achieved a remarkable milestone in Scouting, being awarded both the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award and the prestigious King’s Scout Award. These are the highest accolades available to young people through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme and UK Scouting, demonstrating Cameron’s commitment to personal development, adventure, and service to the community.
Cameron was formally presented with his awards by George Walker, Scouts Scotland Lead for Staged Performances on stage at the Whitehall Theatre during the annual Scout Gang Show. The presentation was met with great applause, celebrating Cameron’s hard work and dedication.
A Journey of Commitment and Achievement
The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a significant accomplishment, requiring participants to complete a series of challenges across five sections:
- Volunteering: Giving time to support a cause or community initiative.
- Physical: Improving fitness and wellbeing through sustained effort.
- Skills: Developing a personal interest or new ability.
- Expedition: Completing an adventurous journey over multiple days in the outdoors.
- Residential: Taking part in an activity away from home with a new group of people.
The King’s Scout Award, which is the highest youth award in UK Scouting, incorporates elements of the Gold DofE Award but also includes:
- Demonstrating leadership and teamwork through Scouting activities.
- Completing a major community service project.
- Participating in an extended expedition.
- Undertaking personal development and national representation opportunities.
A Journey of Commitment and Achievement
The Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a significant accomplishment, requiring participants to complete a series of challenges across five sections:
- Volunteering: Giving time to support a cause or community initiative.
- Physical: Improving fitness and wellbeing through sustained effort.
- Skills: Developing a personal interest or new ability.
- Expedition: Completing an adventurous journey over multiple days in the outdoors.
- Residential: Taking part in an activity away from home with a new group of people.
The King’s Scout Award, which is the highest youth award in UK Scouting, incorporates elements of the Gold DofE Award but also includes:
- Demonstrating leadership and teamwork through Scouting activities.
- Completing a major community service project.
- Participating in an extended expedition.
- Undertaking personal development and national representation opportunities.
A Well-Deserved Honour
Cameron McKeown’s dual achievement of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh and King’s Scout Awards is a testament to his resilience, leadership, and commitment to making a positive impact. His success serves as an inspiration to young people across Scotland and beyond, showing what can be accomplished through dedication and service.