Our judges
Daisy Passmore
Daisy is an Environmental Officer in industry regulation, and undergoes environmental risk assessments to protect public health, the environment and water resources of Western Australia. Daisy is passionate and curious about wildlife conservation and the three pillars of sustainability (environmental, social and economical). Daisy is excited to be on the judging panel again in 2024 and looks forward to meeting the tidy towns entrants and community members.
Nicola Adcock
Nicola is a regionally based Graduate Environmental Officer. She has experience in a range of environmental roles including conservation, eco-tourism and has a degree in marine biology and environmental science. She has a passion for community environmental engagement, and is thrilled to be part of the judging panel, an opportunity to meet with each town and see some of the remarkable work taking place.
Sam Culbertson
Sam is a Programs Officer at Keep Australia Beautiful. Having worked as a school educator, Sam is keen to see what schools are doing for their communities in youth led projects.
Joanne Ferguson
Joanne is Keep Australia Beautiful's longest serving judge with eighteen years experience. Joanne has a background in environmental science and community communications and education, with a focus on sustainability and waste management. Joanne lives in the Hills near Perth, but feels at home out in the regions.
Tracy Marshall
Having grown up in a farming family, Tracy understands the challenges of regional living and the important role the community plays in looking after each other and the environment. Tracy has been involved in a variety of State Government initiatives related to waste avoidance and resource recovery and appreciates the significant contributions individuals and communities make in delivering on- ground outcomes.
Teresa Hartnell
A Keep Australia Beautiful volunteer, Teresa has been a co- judge since 2018. Teresa is a business owner and lives in regional WA. Teresa has a passion for community development.
Peter Kenyon
Peter is CEO, Bank of Ideas, and has exceptional knowledge of regional development, offering his insights to communities to encourage sustainable outcomes. Peter has been involved with the Awards since 2017 and was the Western Australian Senior of the year in 2017.
Stephanie Hagenbrock
Stephanie has lived in small and remote communities and has experienced firsthand the effect waste and particularly ocean debris can have on a community. She has organised and helped facilitate community and children education programs around numerous environmental topics.
Maureen Maher
Maureen is a Community Engagement Practitioner, who has experience developing and delivering projects in the environment, health and community sectors. As a passionate community builder she works to highlight the strengths and assets of local communities, connect people to their local places and services and bring people together.
Roselt Croeser
Roselt is a retired mining engineer and now divides his time between sailing, building projects and gardening. He has an ongoing interest in sustainability, solar passive house design and integrating our living spaces with nature.
Kylie Payne
Kylie has enjoyed being involved in a variety of Landcare and environmental roles with state and local government and community Landcare groups from the Goldfields, the Midwest, the South West and the Great Southern. Kylie loves travelling in our great state and meeting and networking with people who are doing inspiring work on their patch and in their communities.
Rohan Swan
Rohan is Senior Project Officer with Keep Australia Beautiful. His main role is coordinating litter prevention projects with major KABC partners such as Main Roads WA and Local Governments. Rohan has a Bachelor of Science in Coastal Geomorphology and has a particular interest in marine debris research and prevention.
Megan Mentz
Megan is a sustainability educator with the Australia Association of Environmental Education (WA). She is the program manager for Little Green Steps, a sustainability education program for Early Years Centres. Megan has a degree in Archaeology, has taught History and English in secondary school and has a passion for educating young people in sustainability.
Andrew Bagust
Andrew has travelled extensively over WA and always picks up litter where ever he goes. Andrew has his own property company and utilises recycling, reclaiming and reuse of materials in his building projects.
Wendy Bagust
Living near the ocean, Wendy sees the build up of litter at the beach and picks up litter on her daily walks. She is interested in being part of a group that informs and encourages others to take care of their communities.
