NATIONAL TIDY TOWNS AWARD CATEGORIES
Tidy Towns Award Categories can vary from State to State, so to make it simple we have consolidated criteria and categories to ensure your towns projects and sustainability efforts can be easily recategorised and represented fairly at the National Awards
Behaviour Change
and Engagement
An educational campaign or program that results in empowerment and positive behaviour change.
Biodiversity
Conservation
A project that contributes to a more sustainable environment through initiatives such as water and energy conservation and increasing biodiversity.
Circular Economy and Waste Reduction
A project that highlights innovation through circularity initiatives and a reduction in the towns waste footprint.
Climate Change
Mitigation and Adaptation
A project taking innovative, impactful steps to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing climate for a more resilient future.
Community Action
and Wellbeing
A project that empowers inclusive action within the community and enhances mental or physical wellbeing – for a healthier, more connected future.
Dame Phyllis Frost Local Hero
A local hero who stands out in the community for taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
Heritage and Culture
A project that recognises outstanding commitment to the conservation and celebration of a community’s heritage and culture.
Litter Prevention
A project that takes action to address local litter issues around prevention and reduction.
Liveable Communities
A project that contributes towards a more resilient, accessible community with healthier, happy people.
Plastic-free Communities
A project that inspires local action to eliminate plastic waste and protect our environment. Creating a cleaner future through plastic alternatives and a promoting a different purchasing mindset.
Water Conservation and Protection
A local hero who stands out in the community for taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
Young Legends
Awarded to an individual or group of people all 25 years or younger who demonstrate an outstanding contribution to any of the categories.
NATIONAL CATEGORY COMPARISON
Tidy Towns Award Categories can vary from State to State, so to make it simple we have consolidated criteria and categories to ensure your towns projects and sustainability efforts can be easily recategorised and represented fairly at the National Awards. View it on desktop.
| NATIONAL | NSW | VIC | TAS | SA | WA | NT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litter Prevention | Litter Prevention | Litter | Litter | Litter Action Award | Litter Control | |
| Circular Economy and Waste Reduction | Resource Recovery Circular Economy Waste Avoidance | Waste Prevention & Reduction | Waste Prevention and Reduction | Resource Recovery, Waste Management, Litter Prevention and Enforcement | Waste Management | Resource Recovery Circular Economy Waste Management |
| Heritage and Culture | Heritage and Culture | Heritage & Culture Indigenous Culture | Heritage and Culture | Heritage and Culture | Heritage and Culture | Culture and Heritage |
| Young Legends | Young Legends (≤ 25) | Young Legend | Young Legends | Leadership and Youth | Young Legends | Youth (action/activities) |
| Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation | Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation | Energy | Energy Conservation | |||
| Water Conservation and Protection | Waterways & Marine Protection | Water Conservation | ||||
| Biodiversity Conservation | Biodiversity Conservation | Environment | Environmental Sustainability | Natural Environment Management | Environmental Sustainability | Environment |
| Behaviour Change and Engagement | Communication & Engagement | Behaviour Chage Campaign & Education | Behaviour Change Campaigns and Education | Environmental Sustainability & Education | Environmental Education | Education |
| Plastic-Free Communities | ||||||
| Community Action and Wellbeing | Community Spirit & Inclusion | Wellbeing Community | Community Health and Wellbeing | Health and Wellbeing Community Action and Partnerships | Community Action and Wellbeing | Community Participation |
| Dame Phyllis Frost Local Hero | Local Heroes | Local Hero | Leadership | |||
| Liveable Towns | Liveable Towns | Appearance, Amenities, Facilities | General Appearance Community Containers for Change |
