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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. 

2016 Young Australians of the Year

Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi
2016 Global Best Practice Award: Special Award for Corporate Responsibility

Orange Sky

2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Social Entrepreneurs

Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi
2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year

Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi
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2018 Google Impact Challenge: People's Choice Award

Orange Sky Australia
2019 Obama Foundation: Leaders (Asia-Pacific)

Nic Marchesi
2020 Medal of Order Australia

Lucas Patchett and Nic Marchesi

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2020 Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards: Technology Innovator of the Year

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2021 Outstanding Alumni Awards: Gregory Terrace Old Boys' Association

Nic Marchesi & Lucas Patchett

2021 iAwards Queensland: Not-for-Profit and Community Solution of the Year

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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
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2025 Communication and Public Relations Australia Awards: Not-For-Profit Team of the Year (Marketing)

Orange Sky Australia Marketing Department
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2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards: Rural/Remote Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Orange Sky Australia
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2026 Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) Fundraising Team of the Year Award

Orange Sky Australia Fundraising and Partnerships Department

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