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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 award which includes a $500 cash prize close
early November. (Tasmanian)
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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)
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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)
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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. Generally closes in March.
(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 October.
(Tasmanian)
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Young Australian of the Year: nominate an Australian citizen aged between 16 and 30 who demonstrates excellence in their field, makes a significant contribution in their community or is an inspiring role model. Closes August 31.
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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. 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 early September.
(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, justice, community leadership and photography categories (years
11 & 12). Closes 1 July.
(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.
Opens February. There is an entry fee.
(Australian)
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Kids Helping Kids Awards
recognise and reward outstanding school-based giving. Closes September.
(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 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).
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Each year the Royal Commonwealth Society offers a range of
Young Commonwealth Competitions including essay, film and photographic.
Closing dates vary. (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.
(International)
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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)
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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)
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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 July. (International) |
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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)
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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 November.
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