National Judging Criteria

KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL
NATIONAL CRITERIA

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES AWARDS
TIDY TOWNS, SUSTAINABLE CITIES, CLEAN BEACHES

Community Action & Partnerships - 200 Points

Recognises achievement in community beautification, presentation and pride. Also recognises partnerships between government, business, industry and local community networks.

‘Dame Phyllis Frost’ Litter Prevention - 200 Points

Recognises community litter management, reduction and education initiatives.

Resource Recover & Waste Management - 100 Points

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.

Environmental Innovation & Protection - 100 Points

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.

Water Conservation - 100 Points

Recognise sustainable water management within communities which has combined innovative water conservation and water re-use initiatives at the private, industrial and municipal levels, benefiting society and nature.

Energy Innovation - 100 Points

Recognises sustainable energy management which focuses on innovative energy efficiency measures and climate change issues.

Heritage & Culture - 100 Points

Recognises communities which proudly preserve and value cultural history.

Young Legends - 100 Points

Recognises positive environmental outcomes which encourage and promote youth initiative and environmental education and/or achievement.

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