Twelve young people will receive Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards at the Island's annual presentation next Thursday.
The scheme is designed to aid personal development through a series of challenges including physical recreation, walking expeditions and a residential project.
Duke of Edinburgh Project Worker Alison Crowe (pictured) says it promotes character-building in young people:
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