Registration Fees
2025/26
Bronze Award
Bronze Award
Your first step into The Award
- Official participation & ORB access – includes the International Award registration and Online Record Book fee.
- Fully supported expeditions – training, supervision, and use of essential expedition equipment.
- Peace of mind included – insurance and organizational support throughout the journey.
Silver Award
Silver Award
(if Bronze Holder)
Take it further
- Official participation & ORB access – includes the International Award registration and Online Record Book fee.
- Fully supported expeditions – training, supervision, and use of essential expedition equipment.
- Peace of mind included – insurance and organizational support throughout the journey.
Silver Award
(if Direct Entrant)
Step up to the challenge
- Official participation & ORB access – includes the International Award registration and Online Record Book fee.
- Fully supported expeditions – training, supervision, and use of essential expedition equipment.
- Peace of mind included – insurance and organizational support throughout the journey.
Gold Award
Gold Award
(if Silver Holder)
Reach the summit
- Official participation & ORB access – includes the International Award registration and Online Record Book fee.
- Fully supported expeditions – training, supervision, and use of essential expedition equipment.
- Peace of mind included – insurance and organizational support throughout the journey.
Gold Award
(if Direct Entrant)
Aim straight for the top
- Official participation & ORB access – includes the International Award registration and Online Record Book fee.
- Fully supported expeditions – training, supervision, and use of essential expedition equipment.
- Peace of mind included – insurance and organizational support throughout the journey.
Price Breakdown
| Fee Component | Bronze Award | Silver Award (Bronze Holder) | Silver Award (Direct Entrant) | Gold Award (Bronze Holder) | Gold Award (Direct Entrant | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration & Processing Fee | €35 | €35 | €35 | €35 | €35 | Non-refundable |
| Programme Participation Fee | €215 | €185 | €200 | €215 | €195 | Refundable until the participant attends the first meeting or activates their ORB account. Thereafter non-refundable. |
| Practice Expedition Fee(s) | €80 | €80 | €80 (1st Practice) €80 (2nd Practice) | €120 | €80 (1st Practice) €80 (2nd Practice) €120 (3rd Practice) | Refundable only if the participant has not yet booked their place on the journey. |
| Qualifying Expedition Fee | €80 | €120 | €120 | €160 | €160 | Refundable only if the participant has not yet booked their place on the journey. |
Note: The Programme Participation Fee includes The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation’s Participant Registration Fee: €71 for Bronze and Silver, €77 for Gold.