Our awards- both local and national- reflect the collective effort and passion of our team, volunteers and supporters.
About us 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 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 2020 Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards: Technology Innovator of the Year Volaby 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 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 2025 Communication and Public Relations Australia Awards: Not-For-Profit Team of the Year (Marketing) Orange Sky Australia Marketing Department 2025 National Rural and Remote Health Awards: Rural/Remote Multidisciplinary Collaboration Orange Sky Australia