The iconic program honours the outstanding achievements of local communities in litter prevention, environmental stewardship and sustainability innovation, highlighting the power of grassroots action in building a cleaner, greener future.
This year, finalists have been selected across nine categories, recognising the diverse efforts of communities committed to creating a more sustainable and vibrant Western Australia.
The award categories are:
- General Appearance
- Community Action and Wellbeing
- Environmental Sustainability
- Litter Action
- Waste Management
- Community Containers for Change
- Heritage and Culture
- Environmental Education
- Young Legends
Each category will have one winner, with an overall state winner then selected to represent WA in the National Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.
The awards are funded by the State Government and supported by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), Western Australia Landcare Network (WALN), Western Australia Return Recycle Renew Ltd (WARRRL), Bank of IDEAS, Rural Aid Australia, Vanguard Media Group, Natsales and the Botanical Gardens Park Authority.
Winners will be announced at a gala lunch on Friday 28 November at Optus Stadium.
For more information on the awards and to view finalists, visit the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards webpage.
Comments attributed to KABC Chair Ms Elizabeth Carr AM:
“I congratulate all the 2025 finalists for their hard work and commitment to making positive environmental and sustainability changes in their communities. in their communities.
“The Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities program is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the achievements of regional communities of all sizes.
“This year’s projects once again demonstrate how collaboration and community spirit can lead to truly remarkable outcomes.”
2025 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards category finalists:
Environmental Sustainability
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Albany | Snake-necked Turtle Conservation Project |
| Darkan | Water Tanks at the Men’s Shed |
| Kalgoorlie | Bushland Rehabilitation |
| Margaret River | Margaret River Community Nursery |
| Moora | Moore Catchment Council |
| Port and South Hedland | Vertebrate Pest Management Program; Turtle-Friendly Solar-Powered Lighting |
Litter Action
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Carnarvon | Litter Legends |
| Dongara | Roadside Rubbish Relics (RRR) |
| Furnissdale | Litter Free Serpentine River Campaign |
| Northam | Tidying the Tourist Drives into Northam |
| Sandstone | Respect your space, pick up the waste |
| Williams | Williams River Clean-up |
Environmental Education
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Kalgoorlie | Expansion of Goldfields’ bush food & medicine garden |
| Karratha | The Youth Shed’s Solar Buddy Program |
| Kununurra | The Kununurra Community Garden Kitchen |
| Walpole | UR Walpole |
| Williams | Williams Wildlife Warriors |
| York | River Conservation Society |
Waste Management
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Brookton | Brookton Community Garden and High School Partnership |
| Broome | Waste Management and Resource Recovery |
| Meekatharra | Pallet Planter Project |
| Port and South Hedland | Hedland Resource Recovery Initiatives |
| Sandstone | Reuse, Reduce, Recycle – Waste isn’t waste until we waste it |
| Williams | Bush Bros Op Shop and Tip Shop |
Young Legends
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Bunbury | Manea Senior College. Pandora Garden: Grow for Purpose Sustainable Garden and Habitat for Wildlife |
| Carnarvon | Helen Tipton, Community Development Team Lead |
| Karratha | Ella Dale. Greener Karratha – Youth-Led Tree Nursery & Community Shade Initiative |
| Tom Price | Blayde’s Bins |
| Walpole | Walpole Primary School - Nature, Culture, Future |
| Williams | All the Little Helpers |
Community Action and Wellbeing
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Badgingarra | Orchard and Rest Area |
| Gingin | Connecting Youth Expo |
| Kalgoorlie | Completion and official opening of Karlkurla Nature Playground |
| Kununurra | The Kununurra Community Garden Kitchen - KNX Food Security and Food Relief Project |
| Meekatharra | Fashion Walk |
| Waroona | Waroona Community Resource Centre. Waroona Connects |
Heritage and Culture
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Albany | Avenue of Honour (ANZAC Desert Mounted Corps Memorial) |
| Boddington | Upgrade of the Boddington Visitor Centre |
| Broome | Year 9 Sustainable Leaders Program (Broome Senior High School) |
| Corrigin | Corrigin Pioneer Museum – Open Day |
| Cue | Historic Buildings |
| Toodyay | Noongar Trail |
Community Containers for Change Award
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Broome | Wildlife for Change (Native Animal Rescue - turtle rescue) |
| Kalgoorlie | Raising funds for local community groups |
| Port and South Hedland | Care for Hedland and Men’s Shed |
| Sandstone | Recycling Station Fascination |
| Williams | Williams St John Ambulance Sub Centre |
| York | River Conservation Society Inc |
General Appearance
| Location | Project |
|---|---|
| Carnarvon | Beautiful Streets: 6701 |
| Jerramungup | Our Town, Our Pride |
| Northam | Info Bay, tree planting and park by Clean Up Northam Community |
| Port and South Hedland | Clean-ups with Care for Hedland |
| Sandstone | Oasis in the Outback |
| Williams | Shire of Williams – Our Community, Our Pride |
State Award
| Location |
|---|
| Kalgoorlie |
| Port and South Hedland |
| Sandstone |
| Moora |
| Williams |
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