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National Youth Achievement Award
Ordinary Youth, Extraordinary Lives
Aim of the Award
Self reliancePerseveranceSense of responsibility to oneself, to
society and to the nation.
To encourage young people aged 14-25 to develop personal qualities of
Background
More than 113 countries worldwide are operating the Award Programme under various titles
The NYAA Programme was officially launched in Singapore on 9th May 1992 by H.E. President Wee Kim Wee at the Istana.
Background
NYAA is advised by an Advisory Board chaired by Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development
NYAA is administered by a National Council chaired by Prof Leo Tan, Consultant to the World Bank
NYAA Secretariat is headed by an Executive Director, Mr James Soh
NYAA Singapore is a Full Member of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association
Mission Statement
To develop and maximise the potential of young people through selfless community service, challenges of adventure, skills development and physical recreation so that they may be exceptional individuals, who can contribute effectively to society and the nation.
What NYAA offers?
Leadership training Project management skills Development and expansion of
personal interests Adventure and discovery An opportunity to be an
exceptional individual
Key Benefits:
Benefits of the Programme
No losers! Completing the Programme means earning an award
National and international recognitionSelf-improvement -- Discover new talents,
abilities and skillsParticipate in recreational and creative
challengesMeet new and interesting people
Opportunity and Challenge
Offers equal opportunities to all young people aged 14-25
Non-competitive -- You only compete against yourself to improve yourself
Physically less able and disadvantaged youths can participate on an equal basis
Voluntary and flexible -- Projects completed in your own time
How it works
Bronze Award: Ages 14-25 Min. 6 months
Silver Award: Ages 15-25 Min. 12 months (For existing Bronze Award holders:
Min. 6 months)
How it works
Gold Award:
Ages 16-25
Min. 18 months
(For existing Silver Award holders: Min. 12
months)
How it works
Bronze: 14.5 years old
Silver: 16 years old(15.5 years old for
Bronze Award holders)
Gold: 17.5 years old(17 years old for
Silver Award holders)
Minimum age to receive an Award:
Four Sections of the Award Programme
ServiceAdventurous JourneySkillsPhysical RecreationResidential Project (only applicable
to Gold Award Participants)
Service
To develop a sense of responsibility to the community and become better citizens
To experience community building and bonding through service
To learn through helping others
Purpose:
Service
Volunteering in a Neighbourhood Police Post Fund-raising projects Environmental protection and nature
conservation projects Caring for animals Helping in homes for the elderly or in children’s
homes Working with the disabled Youth and community work
Examples:
Service
The Challenge:
To offer service regularly
Bronze: 15 hours over a period of 3 months
Silver: 30 hours over a period of 6 months
Gold: 60 hours over a period of 12 months
Service
Whether it is cleaning up the sea, preserving historic monuments or assisting the disabled, Community Service is designed to develop
Respect, love and care for our community and environment
Adventurous Journey
Purpose:• Adventure and discovery
Discover more about yourself!
Adventurous Journey
Examples:
Canoeing Camping Jungle trekking Mountain biking Sailing
Adventurous Journey
The Challenge:
Plan, train for and undertake a venture
Bronze: 2 days/1 night Silver: 3 days/2 nights Gold: 4 days/3 nights
Adventurous Journey
Teamwork and group cohesiveness work hand in hand to make the expeditions a success.
Skills
Develop and expand personal interests
Gain useful knowledge and skills and set a foundation for future learning
Purpose:
Skills
Examples:
•Astronomy
•Ceremonial Drills
•Cooking
•Drama
•Dressmaking
•Languages
•Multimedia & animation
•Photography
•Painting
•Pottery
•Videography
•Writing
•Wood Carving
•Needlecraft
•Musical Instruments
Skills
The Challenge:
Show individual progress
and sustained interest
Bronze: 6 months Silver: 12 months Gold: 18 months
Skills
Skills stay with us for life and so will the vivid memories of the time invested in picking up the skill.
In the company of like-minded friends, through the sharing of knowledge and helping one another, learning a new skill has never been more fun.
Physical Recreation
To develop a healthy body, spirit and mind
To develop strength, stamina, endurance and perseverance
To empower you with confidence and self-esteem to help you face challenges in daily life
Purpose:
Physical Recreation
Examples:
•Aerobics
•Archery
•Badminton
•Bowling
•Dancing
•Judo
•Netball
•Rugby
•Sepak Takraw
•Silat
•Table Tennis
•Water Polo
Physical Recreation
The Challenge:
To show improvement in overall performance
Bronze: 20 hours spread over 8 weeks Silver: 30 hours spread over 10 weeks Gold: 40 hours spread over 12 weeks
Physical Recreation
Physical recreation brightens up our spirits, sharpens our minds and keeps our health in check. Above all, it is fun.
Residential Project (Gold participants only)
Purpose: Cross physical and cultural
boundaries to help communities bear out extremities and hardship
Provide community service at home or abroad through residential projects
Become global citizens by helping others
Residential Project
The Challenge:
To undertake or initiate a project that will have a beneficial impact on the community at large, be it at home or abroad.
Residential Project
Travelling to foreign countries exposes one to exciting sights, sounds and smells. The residential project allows participants to experience the local lifestyle, not as a mere traveller, but as a resident.
Residential Project
Living, eating and working with the locals, our participants are exposed to a culture beyond their own. This challenges them to exercise their initiative, creativity and camaraderie
to benefit the community at large.
Recognition for Personal Achievement
The Award Programme celebrates personal achievement that is measured against original circumstances and potential capabilities.
Every participant can be a winner!
Recognition and Achievement
After completing the programme, participants are invited to an award ceremony. They will receive a certificate and a badge from a minister in recognition for their efforts.
Recognition for Personal Achievement
Participants and winners are from all walks of life
Getting Involved
Step 1 : Getting the enrolment form
The enrolment form may be obtained from
• The school’s Award Co-ordinator
• The NYAA Council’s office is located at: 5 Magazine Road, #03-02, Central Mall, Singapore 059571Tel: 6733 6753 Fax: 67336754E-mail: [email protected]
• Visit our website at http://www.nyaa.org
Getting Involved
Step 2 : Sending in the form and fee
A nominal fee is charged for each level as an indication of your commitment to the Programme.
Fees are: Bronze: $7 Silver: $12 Gold: $17
Submit enrolment forms and fees to
• The school’s Award Co-ordinator OR• The NYAA Secretariat
Getting Involved
Step 3 : Receiving the Award Diary and Record Book
These two items will be issued to you upon submission of the enrolment form and fee.
The Award Diary and Record Book represent the experiences and achievements of the participant. They act as a record of success and achievement.
Getting Involved
Step 4Find an instructor for each of your chosen activities and work out a schedule. The Programme usually takes up about one hour per week of your leisure time.
Step 5Begin your activities and record your progress. Your Record Book is to be completed and signed by your instructor.
Step 6Send your Record Book and Diary to your Award Co-ordinator who will submit it to the NYAA Secretariat for endorsement. Upon approval, you will be invited to receive your badge and certificate at an Award Ceremony.
Resources
• Seek assistance from your school’s Award Co-ordinator
• Call the NYAA Secretariat at Tel: 6733 6753
• E-mail your questions to the NYAA Council at: [email protected]
• Visit the NYAA Council’s website at http://www.nyaa.org
Should you need help or more information
Thank You
National Youth Achievement Award
