On the 27th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of celebrating 5 individuals from Durham at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Kent, Joint President of The Scouts, joined Dwayne in congratulating the young awardees for achieving the King’s Scout Award – the highest recognition in Scouting for adventure and skill development. This year marked Dwayne’s first time attending the annual event in his role as Chief Scout, and also commemorated The Duke of Kent’s 50th anniversary of involvement with the organisation.
Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields said “Congratulations to each and every one of you on receiving your King’s Scout Award. This is an incredible achievement, and it reflects all the hard work, dedication, and passion you’ve put into your Scout journey. You’ve shown great leadership, made a real difference, and embraced the true spirit of Scouts. This award is not only a recognition of all you’ve done, but also a reminder of the amazing things you’re capable of in the future. I can’t wait to see what’s next for you. Keep looking ahead and leading the way!”
Two of our members, Alisha and Tia, shared their experience of working towards the award.
Alisha said: “Completing my King Scout Award with my twin sister Tia was honestly one of the best things I’ve ever done. We volunteered together with our local Cubs pack and I even got into coaching rugby with Durham County – learning how to be a coach was a real eye-opener. Our Lake District expedition had its moments – we got lost, and there was a bit of a heatstroke incident – but it just made the whole thing more memorable. Scouts has been such a big part of my life, and achieving this award really made me feel like I could do anything. It’s not just about the badge, it’s about becoming more independent and following in the footsteps of my family, who’ve all been involved in scouts.”
