Silver) the participant is eligible to receive the Silver Award, if the participant has completed all four sections. In Israel the Silver Award badge is designed especially for the Award and has the Award symbol and the Bronze badge symbol (this badge is approved by the International Award Association). Gold Participants must be at least age 16 to enter at Gold. A minimum of three hours’ a week is required. There are five sections to complete at Gold Level: Service – three hours a week Personal Skill – three hours a week Physical Recreation – three hours a week Adventurous Journey/Research – Plan prepare and undertake a 4-day, 3 night Adventurous Journey in a group covering a minimum total distance of: Walking 84–110 km or Cycling 300–350 km over 4 consecutive days. Residential Project – A shared activity with a group in a residential setting for 5 days and 4 nights, available in Israel through different cities or in a delegation. In Israel, the Adventurous Journey is not made by the participants but the Award holder and authority. After a minimum 12 months (for participants who have completed Silver Level. 24 months is required for participants who entered directly to Gold) the participant is eligible to receive the Gold Award, if the participant has completed all four Sections, plus their Residential Project. Upon completion, participants are invited to the Annual Gold Award ceremony, held at the home of the British Ambassador in Israel, where they will be presented with their Gold Award badges. Sections Service Participants engage with their community and discover the impact they can have through: Community service projects Conservation work Voluntary service in hospitals or community homes More specialised training, such as lifesaving, first aid or rescue services. Adventurous Journey The Adventurous Journey is about adventure and discovery. Participants develop an understanding of the environment, and the importance of working together in a team with a common purpose. It can be on foot, by bicycle, boat or on horseback. Training, preparation, self-sufficiency and self-reliance are the key elements. Skills The Skills Section is about developing personal interests and learning practical skills. There are almost limitless possibilities to choose from. There is no set standard that participants must reach: they set their own goals and measure their progress against them. Physical Recreation By undertaking some form of organised and regular physical activity, participants show perseverance and improve their