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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 2010 award which includes a $500 cash prize will open on July 1st and close October 31st. (Tasmanian)
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The
Carolyn Joy Parsons Annual Youth Award for
Environmental & Social Justice Excellence is
an
annual award run by Future Tasmania. It is
open to Tasmanian individuals or groups in years 5 to 10. Closing
date is generally in
October.
(Tasmanian)
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Each year the Hobart City Council requests submissions for the
Dr Edward Hall Environment Awards which recognise the efforts
of schools, communities and businesses in southern Tasmania
to conserve and protect the environment. Closing date for entries is usually
in September.
(Tasmanian)
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Young Achiever Awards
for 14 to 27 year olds. Eight categories including community
service and environment. Trophy and $1000 prize. Generally closes December. (Tasmanian & Australian)
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Up2Me for Kids: No prizes but plenty of challenge and learning from this local initiative encouraging students to take the environmental challenge.
(Tasmanian)
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Tasmanian Awards for Environmental Excellence:
recognises and rewards Tasmanians whose actions enhance, preserve
and protect the Tasmanian environment. Includes an education
category. Now open, closes March 31.
(Tasmanian)
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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 10 July.
(Tasmanian)
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The Australian Government's
National Solar Schools Program
helps schools take practical action to tackle climate
change and conserve water supplies. Every school in
Australia is eligible to apply for up to $50,000 to
install 2 kilowatt solar panels and a range of energy and water
efficiency measures, such as: lighting upgrades; sky lights;
shade awnings; solar hot water systems; and rainwater tanks.
Re-opens May 2010. See our
Sustainable Schools Support Service for more information and
assistance with applications. (Australian)
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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 October.
(Australian)
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National Youth Week Competition for 12 to 25 year olds.
Generally closes
January.
(Australian)
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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, community leadership and jazz categories (years
11 & 12). Closes 1st August.
(Australian)
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Clean Up Australia
introduced the
Green Teacher Award to celebrate and recognise
teachers who have been a positive influence on students
by carrying out environmental projects within their
school community. Nominations close 19 March 2010.
(Australian)
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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.
Open now, closes 1st May. There is an entry fee. If you are a MAD school contact us for assistance.
(Australian)
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The
Sustainable Living Challenge runs every year and encourages high school students to conduct projects that research issues of sustainability, design sustainable solutions to environmental problems or take action on an issue they are passionate about. The closing date each year is generally the last Friday in October.
(Australian)
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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)
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The
ARC National Schools Competition
asks school students to create a play or film 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).
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Each year the Royal Commonwealth Society offers a range of
Young Commonwealth Competitions including essay, film and photographic.
Closing dates from 1 May to 1 July. (Commonwealth)
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UNESCO-Goi Peace Foundation
International Essay Competition. See
UNESCO Youth or
GOI Peace for more information and previous winning entries. Entries
close June 30 each year
(International)
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International Organisation for
Migration and UN Alliance of Civilisations present a
Youth Video Competition dedicated to
exploring themes related to migration and diversity. Age
categories from 9 to 25 year old. Videos from 1 to 5
minutes.
Entries close 30 September. (International)
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Plan's
Shoot Nations asks young people (11-24) to enter 3
images that capture: "How is climate change affecting
your life?"; "Act now - be the change!"; and "Your World
n the future". Winners exhibited at World Youth Congress
in August. Closes July 31.
(International)
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The
Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize is an
annual national water science competition for senior
high school students that aims to increase interest in
water-related issues and research, and to raise
awareness and knowledge of local and global water
challenges. Entries generally close December.
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