About Us

OUR VISION

That young people are empowered and recognised as community leaders today and for the future.

OUR OBJECTIVES

Support young leaders as they prepare for their careers and encourage them in community service.
Provide opportunities for individual recipients of the Order of Australia and others to assist young leaders in delivering community service and their career development.
Being a catalyst for intergenerational community leadership and building a vibrant network of impactive leaders.

The Award

The Youth Community Service Award is conducted annually by the NSW Branch of the Order of Australia Association. In 2021, Nominations for the Award were sought from 1,017 High School Principals in April-May, to recognise community service by individual students which would not normally be recognised by their school systems. School awards often recognise academic achievements, sporting prowess and demonstrated leadership within their school communities. This Award, convened by Dr Frank Kelleher OAM, recognises the significant service performed by students beyond their school boundaries in the wider community, which may be local, state, national or international. The Award was initiated in 1992 by Dr John Lincoln AM and first offered in 1993. It has been offered each year (except 2020) since then. It was renamed the John Lincoln Youth Community Service Award on his passing in 2012 but reverted to its original title of Youth Community Service Award in 2019.