There’s nothing the student can do at this point to make himself stand out. Whoever he is and whatever he’s done at this point (assuming he’s applying now for next fall) is the end of the road (for college admissions). I think you’d already know if your child were a strong contender. His accomplishments would be unique (truly one-of-a-kind) and remarkable. Most people who get these awards are not chasing accolades for the sake of their resume. Their accomplishments are intrinsic to who they are, a reflection of their true selves, rather than a chased-after, sculpted depiction of what they think the colleges want.