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Awards
From achievements in innovative design to volunteer recognition, we are honoured to receive awards for the work we do.
We’ve been lucky enough to be recognised as a brand for the impact that we have made.
Orange Sky’s commitment to fostering positive change and addressing the challenges faced by everyday Australians has earned the organisation, our Co-Founders and our volunteers a number of awards.
From local commendations to national honours, our achievements reflect the collective effort and passion of our team, volunteers and supporters.
Recognition and awards
2016 Young Australians of the Year
Lucas Patchett & Nic Marchesi
2016 Global Best Practices Award, Special Award for Corporate Responsibility Orange Sky Australia
Orange Sky
2017 - Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Social Entrepreneurs
Lucas Patchett & Nic Marchesi
2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year
Lucas Patchett & Nic Marchesi
2018 Google Impact Challenge People’s Choice Award
Orange Sky Australia
2019 Obama Foundation Leaders Asia-Pacific
Nic Marchesi
2020 Medal of Order of Australia
Lucas Patchett & Nic Marchesi
2021 iAwards Queensland Not-for-Profit and Community Solution of the Year
Volaby
2022 Australian Good Design Awards
Awarded for the Waru Dryer and RV3.0 Vehicle
2022 AFR BOSS Most Innovative Government, Education & Not-for-profit Company Award & 2022 AFR Best CSR Innovation Award
Orange Sky; the Waru Dryer
2022 Business News Australia Social Entrepreneurs of the year
Lucas Patchett & Nic Marchesi
2023 Volunteering Queensland Community Volunteering Impact Award
Orange Sky Queensland Volunteer Program
2023 Winston Churchill Trust Fellowship
Lucas Patchett