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)
 

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)
 

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)
 

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)
 

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. Now open, closes March 31. (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 5 August. (Tasmanian)
 

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 July 2010. 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 October. (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, community leadership and jazz categories (years 11 & 12). Closes 1st August. (Australian)
 

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)
 

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)
 

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)
 

Kids Helping Kids Awards recognise and reward outstanding school-based giving. Closes September 15. (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 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).
 

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)