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Is your town the tidiest?
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has announced entries for this year's Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria awards are now open. It’s an opportunity for communities throughout the state to showcase their attractions as they compete for the annual awards.
All communities who have entered previously and those who might be considering participating for the first time are encouraged to get their entries in. Mr Smith said the awards were a great way to recognise Victorians who made a real difference in their communities and help create a healthier and more sustainable Victoria.
The awards have grown over the years to encompass sustainability activities as diverse as reducing waste, preserving heritage and culture, saving energy, improving biodiversity and conserving water.
With three award programs, every community across the state has the opportunity to enter their sustainable, environmental and community-based actions.
Tidy Towns - Sustainable Communities Awards are for communities in regional Victoria, Sustainable Cities Awards are for metropolitan Melbourne local councils and satellite cities, and Clean Beaches Awards are for beachside communities.
This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Tidy Towns - Sustainable Communities Awards.
Entries for the Sustainable Cities and Clean Beaches Awards close on Wednesday 11 April 2012 and entries for the Tidy Towns – Sustainable Communities Awards close on Friday 11 May 2012.
To enter the awards please visit www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/kabv
