​We run meeting sessions throughout Auckland year round. These are drop-in centers and open to all participants and people involved with the Award including Award Leaders.
We are changing the way Open Award Centers are run in 2023, rather than the same locations year-round we will be posting the schools and locations we will be at as they are scheduled so that we are more accessible to a wider range of participants. Keep an eye on this page for a location near you!
If you are unable to come to a center, but would still like to meet up, then contact us at dofe@aucklandchallenge.org.nz
For all upcoming events and information see our Facebook page or Events page
- Open Award Centers are free centers available to everyone involved with The Award where participants, parents and coordinators can come for expert advice, help and to enroll in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.
- At an Open Award center, trained coordinators are available to help you decide which activities you want to do for your Award, provide advice and guidance on where to access those activities and answer any questions you may have as well as assisting to plan Adventurous Journeys.
Online Virtual Open Award Center
If you can’t make one of our scheduled in-person Open Award Centers, or just want to discuss your Award you can now book an online meeting with one of our Award Leaders via Microsoft Teams or as a phone call
In Person Open Award Centers
*Make sure you check our website for cancellations and updates before attending an Open Award Center