| Entries to be in by: | Friday 16th July 2010 |
| Judging: | August - October 2010 |
| Presentation of Awards: | Richmond, Friday, 5th November 2010 |
To be judged in conjunction with the Tidy Towns Program. This is a national program.
Tasmania's top beach will represent the state in the Australian Clean Beach Challenge.
No Entree Fee!
Be in it now!
Almost Everyone!
Individuals, local councils, service clubs, schools, surf life saving clubs, community groups, in fact anyone or any organisation who is proud of their beach.
Will be undertaken in conjunction with tidy towns judging between mid August and early October, 2010
KAB judges must take into account every beach's geographic, environmental and economic circumstances, and assess how efficiently and effectively the community uses the resources available to it against a range of criteria, including tidiness and litter abatement, visitor friendliness and hospitality, fauna and flora management activities, community interaction, youth activities, resource conservation and waste management, and local government leadership within a community.
Recognises achievement in community beautification, presentation and pride. Also recognises partnerships between government, business, industry and local community networks.
Recognises community litter management, reduction and education initiatives
Recognises achievement in resource recovery and waste management including initiatives which conserve resources, recover and reuse materials and the appropriate disposal of non-recyclable materials.
Recognises innovative principles and actions associated with developing sustainable communities. Also recognises protection of the natural environment focusing on the conservation of native flora and fauna.
Recognises sustainable water management within communities which have combined innovative water conservation and water re-use initiatives at the private, industrial and municipal levels, benefiting society and nature.
Recognises sustainable energy management which focuses on innovative energy efficiency measures and climate change issues.
Recognises communities which proudly preserve and value cultural history.
Recognises positive environmental outcomes which encourage and promote youth initiative and environmental education and/or achievement.
Recognises individual or group achievements and contributions to their community. The KAB Citizen(s) of the year award.