A total of 28 Western Australian regional and remote communities have been chosen as finalists in the 2021 Keep Australia Beautiful Council’s (KABC) Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards.
This is the 52nd year of the flagship program, which acknowledges sustainable, litter-free communities by celebrating initiatives such as litter prevention, environmental education, preserving heritage, community action and youth leadership.
The seven 2021 award categories include:
- Litter prevention and waste management
- General appearance
- Community action and wellbeing
- Environmental sustainability
- Environmental education
- Heritage and culture
- Young legends.
One community will be named the overall State winner.
A community will also be recognised with the Containers for Change award for most effectively using their 10-cent container deposit scheme refunds, and a Leadership Award will be given to an outstanding community leader.
The Keep Australia Beautiful Council Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards are funded by the State Government through the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Account, administered by the Waste Authority, and are also supported by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, Main Roads Western Australia, Natsales, Australian Institute of Management WA, WA Return Recycle Renew Limited and Vanguard Press.
Winners will be announced at a lunch at Optus Stadium on Friday, 26 November 2021.
For more information on the Awards and to view finalists visit www.kabc.wa.gov.au/get-involved/tidy-towns-sustainable-communities.
Comments attributed to KABC Chairman Michael Aspinall
“KABC’s Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards are a much loved and respected part of the Western Australian way of life.
“For more than 50 years, these awards have showcased the important work taking place in our State’s regional and remote communities and encouraged friendly competition between towns.
“I congratulate all of the 2021 finalists for their commitment to the environment and sustainability in their communities – and I look forward to seeing who will take out the top prize in November.”
List of 2021 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards category finalists
- Litter Prevention & Waste Management: Albany, Boddington, Geraldton, City of Busselton, City of Karratha and Southern Cross
- Young Legends: Albany, Boddington, Boyup Brook, Cunderdin, Port and South Hedland, Vasse
- Environmental Sustainability: Carnamah, Collie, Cuballing, Dumbleyung, Greenbushes, Port and South Hedland
- Environmental Education: Boyup Brook, City of Karratha, Kalbarri, Martu Farm, Newman, Shire of Augusta Margaret River – Undalup
- Heritage & Culture: Carnamah, Mullewa, Albany, Norseman, Boyup Brook, Shire of Augusta Margaret River - Undalup
- Community Action & Wellbeing: Boddington, Collie, Gnowangerup, Greenbushes, Kalgoorlie – Boulder, Wongan Hills
- General Appearance: Donnybrook, Dunsborough, Jarlmadangah Burru, Newman, Southern Cross, Yarloop
