Missouri Military Academy sophomore Charles Eckardt of Snoqualmie was recognized as one of Missouri’s first Silver Medal recipients in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Youth Award. He and four other cadets were presented the awards by Sen. Jeanie Riddle.

The cadets earned the award after earning the Bronze Award in 2014 and completing at least an hour per week of progressive effort in community service, a special skill and physical development over six months. Finally, they  planned and completed a three-day, two-night journey, hiking and biking more than 60 miles and camping out.