| Entries to be in by: | Friday 17th July 2009 |
| Judging: | August - October 2009 |
| Presentation of Awards: | Oatlands, 6th November 2009 |
Almost Everyone Living in a City!
Individuals, local government, service clubs, schools, clubs, community groups, in fact anyone or any organisation who is proud of their city.
Will be undertaken in conjunction with Tidy Towns judging between mid August and early October, 2009
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. This category is proudly sponsored by Grundfos Pumps.
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.