Brampton:
Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, one of the world’s most prestigious awards,
was presented to 17 year old Brampton boy Pavninder Athwal on September 12,
2012 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. A student at the Appleby College,
Pavninder Athwal received the Award from His Royal Highness Prince Edward.
The Duke of
Edinburgh Award was created 50 years ago to recognize the best overall
student which includes community service, skills development, physical
fitness and outdoor expeditions.
Pavninder
earlier represented Canada at the UN Global Leader conference in 2011.
Pavninder who
speaks Punjabi, English, French and Dutch won a scholarship for a study
program in Germany. If being a Martial Arts brown belt tucked under his belt
is not enough, he is also due to get his degree in music from the Thames
University!
