ouryoungheroes.org.au is a website dedicated to highlighting the efforts and achievements of young people around Australia with the aim to:
I dont know if it's just Queensland that does this particularly well, or other states are just not good at promoting these types of awards. But the Queensland Government has recently opened for nominations for the 2010 Queensland Young Volunteer Awards. "The Queensland Young Volunteer Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of young volunteers aged 12 to 25. The awards are a great way to say ‘thanks’ to young people who give their time through culture, arts and sporting activities; health and emergency services; social welfare or environmental protection." Applications close 18th June.