Tasmanian Human Rights School Award:  Each year Tasmanian individuals or organisations are recognised for the contribution they have made to human rights. In 2008, the Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning offered the first dedicated school award. Nominations for the award which includes a $500 cash prize close early November. (Tasmanian)
 

Each year the Hobart City Council requests submissions from schools, businesses and community organisations for the Dr Edward Hall Environment Grants. Projects can be for activities such as tree planting and weed removal as well as urban sustainability. Closing date for entries is usually in July/August. (Tasmanian)
 

Young Achiever Awards for 14 to 28 year olds. Nine categories including community service and environment. Trophy and $1000 prize. Generally closes December. (Tasmanian & Australian)
 

Up2Me for Kids: No prizes but plenty of challenge and learning from this local initiative encouraging students to take the environmental challenge. (Tasmanian)
 

Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence: recognises and rewards Tasmanians whose actions enhance, preserve and protect the Tasmanian environment. Includes an education category. Generally closes in  March. (Tasmanian)
 

Tasmania Together Youth Challenge: asks you to think about Tasmania’s future and use your creative abilities to share your vision for the future. You can choose from a range of creative and artistic styles. Primary and secondary competitions. Closes October. (Tasmanian)
 

The Australian Government's National Solar Schools Program helps schools take practical action to tackle climate change and conserve water supplies. See our Sustainable Schools Support Service for more information and assistance with applications. (Australian)
 

Young People's Human Rights Medal: to recognise an individual under the age of 25 years who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. Generally closes in early September. (Australian)

National Youth Week Competition for 12 to 25 year olds. Generally closes January. (Australian)
 

Future Leaders Awards: recognise and reward young Australians who have shown strong leadership and potential. The Awards also aim to inspire others to engage in environmental and community issues and make a difference. Writing, environment, climate change, justice, community leadership and photography categories (years 11 & 12). Closes 1 July. (Australian)
 

United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards is a national program based on "Think Global, Act Local". There is a special category for schools - Woodbridge School was one of the 2006 winners. Opens February. There is an entry fee. (Australian)
 

Kids Helping Kids Awards recognise and reward outstanding school-based giving. Closes September. (Australian)
 

National Tree Day will be held on Sunday 1 August 2010 with school Tree Day on Friday July 30, 2010. It is Australia's biggest community tree-planting event. Tree Day shows children how easy it is to help the environment, and that's what National Tree Day is all about. There are a variety of competitions and prizes for schools linked to the day. (Australian)
 

The ARC National Schools Competition asks school students to be creative to show how all of us need to change to achieve a sustainable future. By creatively employing humour, drama, satire, music, or a combination of any, students are encouraged to take the message in their ‘work’ to their school and wider communities. Closes September (Australian).
 

UNESCO-Goi Peace Foundation International Essay Competition. See UNESCO Youth or GOI Peace for more information and previous winning entries. Entries close June 30. (International)
 

Each month for 5 years, four young people (8 - 17) will win US$100 in the Like a Drop of Water Essay Contest. Share your ideas on how your country can reduce global warming and pollution. (International)
 

Enter the Democracy Photo Challenge and have your photo exhibited at the United Nations and in New York. Must be 18+. Closes July 28. (International)
 

Plan's Shoot Nations asks young people (11-25) to enter 3 images. This year's theme is City Living. Winners exhibited at UN Headquarters in New York. Closes July 28. (International)