Scout puts in the hard yards to win top award
YEARS of hard work and commitment have paid off for Toowoomba's Alex Doyle.
The 18-year-old was awarded the prestigious Queens Scout Award to recognise his efforts as part of the Venturer Scouts.
A member of the Highfields Scout Group, Mr Doyle was required to complete a variety of tasks and challenges during a three-year period to be eligible for the title.
"It's a great honour to be presented the Queens Scout Award," Mr Doyle said.
"There many different things that go into being eligible for the award, so to win it means a lot.
"Seeing my family and friends when I was presented the award was a great feeling as they have supported me all the way."
Highfields assistant Venturers leader Ann-Maree Goulter said she was very proud of Alex's achievement.
"I was delighted for him," she said.
"Alex is a very hard worker and has been a committed member of the Highfields Scout Group."
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He said since a school friend invited him along to a scout meeting one night in 2005, the movement had become a huge part of his life.
He said being a scout was about much more than tying knots.
"We plan all our own activities, and do a lot of team-building exercises," he said.
"It's definitely increased my confidence. It's given me skills to achieve goals and to communicate well with people.
"It's the friendship and the fun. I've got friends all over Australia, from Western Australia to Sydney.
"I was always very quiet, and kept to myself…Scouts has given me the opportunity to develop as a leader."
He plans to continue his involvement with scouts as a leader for younger groups.
