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P-D-Q Awards

Platinum, Diamond and Queen Scout Awards

The top awards in the Explorer Scout and Scout Network Sections are:

  • The Chief Scout's Platinum Award
  • The Chief Scout's Diamond Award
  • The Queen's Scout Award

We encourage Explorer Scouts to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards as well as the Scout Awards as there are many similarities in the two programmes. With good planning, it is possible to gain both the Scouting Award and the appropriate Duke of Edinburgh's Award; a double recognition of achievement!Difference between the Scout Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh's AwardThe top awards in the Explorer Scout and Scout Network Sections are the Chief Scout's Platinum Award, the Chief Scout's Diamond Award and the Queen's Scout Award. All three are linked to the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold respectively).This Factsheet from Scout base gives more details about the similarities between the two programmes. 

 

The Chief Scout's Platinum Award (14+ Years)

To gain this Award the following requirements must be completed:

  • Be a member of Explorer Scouts for at least six months. 
  • Complete six nights away as an Explorer Scout of which four must be camping.
  • Complete two activities from the Group Awards. The two activities should come from different areas.
  • Hold or fulfil the requirements of the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award 

 

The Chief Scout's Diamond Award (15+ Years)

To gain this Award the following requirements must be completed:

  • Be a member of Explorer Scouts for at least 12 months. This can include any time counted for the Chief Scout's Platinum Award. 
  • Complete 12 nights away as an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network, of which eight must be camping. This may include the nights counted for the Chief Scout's Platinum Award.
  • Complete two activities from the list of Group Awards. These should be different activities from the Chief Scout's Platinum Award and not from the same area.   
  • Hold or fulfil the requirements of the Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award.     

 

The Queen's Scout Award (16+ Years)

To gain this Award the following requirements must be completed:

  • Be a member of Explorer Scouts or the Scout Network or both for at least 18 months. This can include any time counted for the Chief Scout's Platinum or Diamond Awards. 
  • Complete 18 nights away as an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network, of which 12 must be camping. This may include any nights counted for the Chief Scout's Platinum or Diamond Awards.
  • Complete two activities from the list of Group Awards. These should be different activities from the Chief Scout's Platinum and Diamond Awards and not from the same area.
  • Hold or fulfil the requirements of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award.