Tidy Towns, Sustainable Communities Awards 2011
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Kyogle has taken home the prestigious Overall
State Tidy Towns, Sustainable Communities Award for 2011
Kyogle (population 2800) is located 758km North of Sydney, on the Summerland Way close to the Qld border.
Care of its extraordinary environment is at the heart of this community. Kyogle Tidy Towns Committee is active in a range of advocacy issues and their action plans link in with plans that exist for the Chamber, schools and many Government and Non-Government Organisations. Kyogle Shire Council also has an Environmental Management Plan, developed in consultation with the wider public.
As the Tidy Towns assessor Greg Howling commented, “I found community participation in Kyogle to be both wide in its reach, deep in commitment and inspirational in the quality of its vision. Council and youth combine remarkably well with senior residents to ensure an effective mix of energy, vibrancy and efficiency. The Tidy Towns Committee is worthy of particular commendation for its commitment to ensuring that anyone who has something to offer is able to find a place, encouragement and acknowledgement of their involvement.”
Peter McLean, Chief Executive Officer of Keep Australia Beautiful NSW congratulates Kyogle as deserving winners of the 2011 Overall State Tidy Towns, Sustainable Communities Award.
“Kyogle is a beautiful town in many ways, not just on the surface. The passion of residents for their town is evident in the consultative approach taken by community groups, council, schools and business. Notable is the very high level of community participation, from the very young to senior residents. The community is a proud one, and there is a real sense that each member understands their individual responsibility to care for their town and its surrounds. This willingness of groups and individual to identify goals and work together has created a sustainable, active and prosperous community”. Peter said.
Kyogle will now go up against the Overall State Winners in each State and Territory across Australia for the National judging of the 2011 Australian Tidy Towns, Sustainable Communities Awards.
For more information, and a full list of Winners click <here>
Each Overall Tidy Town winner was analysed by a State judging panel to determine the coveted title of
NSW Overall Tidy Towns, Sustainable Communities Winner for 2011.
Overall Tidy Town, Sustainable Communities Award recipients by population category are:
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Population Category
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First
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Second
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Third
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A (< 350)
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Nundle
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Tottenham
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Boomi
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B (351-1,200)
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Boggabri
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Euston
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Bowraville
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C (1,201-4,000)
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Kyogle
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Quirindi
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Wyalong/West Wyalong
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D (4,001-10,000) (tied)
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Young
Forbes
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N/A
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Gloucester
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E (10,001-25,000)
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Singleton
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Griffith
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Cessnock
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F (> 25,000)
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Wagga Wagga
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Orange
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Tamworth
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Motivating, advocating, supporting and celebrating for a greener, sustainable NSW
TIDY TOWN AWARDS WEEKEND On November 4-6 in Lithgow
Special Guests attending!
Her Excellency, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, Governor of NSW and The Hon. Robyn Parker MP, Minister for Heritage and Environment will be both attending the Tidy Towns Awards in Lithgow on Saturday 5th November.
Weekend Program
- Friday November 4 - Attendance confirmation and Welcome dinner.
- Saturday November 5 - Category Awards, Lithgow Bus Tours, Awards dinner.
- Sunday November 6 - Barbecue Breakfast.
Download the full program
Lithgow will surprise you!
Lithgow has a lot of interesting places to visit that will nicely surprise you! The Saturday afternoon will be dedicated to planned bus tours of the area, what the town has to offer is amazing: Zig Zag railway, Mt. Piper Power Station and Energy Expo, Small Arms Factory Museum, State Mine heritage Park, Community Native Plant Nursery....
About Tidy Towns Awards
Launched in 1981 Tidy Towns continues to be the largest practical environmental program serving regional New South Wales. Around 130 cities, towns, villages and schools throughout the state participate in the annual program. Awards are presented each year for the overall Tidiest Town and a number of sponsored awards recognising issues such as heritage, waste, habitat protection and business partnerships.
Lithgow emerged as the big winner of the 2010 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Award program, taking the top title of Overall State winner! Lithgow now vies for the national title against other State and Territory Overall winners.
The 2010 awards weekend was hosted by the 2010 Overall title-holder, Lockhart, "the verandah town" in Riverina.
Keep Australia Beautiful NSW thanks Lockhart for its hospitality, the weekend was a huge success enjoyed by more than 300 people from regional NSW.
What are the benefits of participating in the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Award program?
- Increase valuable media exposure for your town and community projects
- Link your town to a network of experienced community volunteers, support and funding resources across NSW
- Provide an independent assessment and report of your town’s projects and achievements
- Celebrate your achievements and promotes them to relevant stakeholders
Do you have a question about the Tidy Towns program? Submit it at
info@kabnsw.org.au or contact program manager Phil Kelly, 9633 3380.
Towns can enter in six population categories, and vie for Overall State Tidy Town Award and the following:
- Essential Energy Bush Spirit Award
- Office of Environment & Heritage Cultural Heritage Award
- Packaging Stewardship Forum Waste Management and Litter Reduction Award
- Water Conservation Award
- Office of Environment and Heritage NSW Wildlife Corridors and Habitats Conservation Award
- Schools Environment Award
Tidy Towns Assessing Week
Assessment Week is over, thank you to all of our assessors! The reports are coming in and the judging process will begin very soon. The results will be announced at the Tidy Towns Awards Weekend in Lithgow 4/5/6 November.
Judging Process
The Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards has a multi-staged judging process.
Learn more.
Forming a Committee
It's not hard to get involved in the Tidy Towns program, we suggest forming a committee if there isn't already an environmentally-focused group running in your region. Our
Community Guide is a good resource for forming and running a community group.
Funding and Grants