 The award is awarded to a maximum of 10 people worldwide, annually.The awards are presented at the Young Achievers' Reception hosted by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Commandant-in-Chief for Youth.The event is also attended by the National Cadet of the Year for England and the Islands, National Cadet of the Year for Cymru-Wales, Regional Cadets of the Year from England and the Islands, Deputy Cadet of the Year for Cymru-Wales, District Cadets of the Year and nominated young people, aged 7–17.