Categories for the 2026 Awards Submission

The 2026 Awards will be open for submissions in March 2026

BEST SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY – TIDY TOWN IN TASMANIA

Every town or village in Tasmania is eligible to enter.

POPULATION CATEGORIES

  1. Best Sustainable Community – Tidy Town in Tasmania with a Population Under 5,000
  2. Best Sustainable Community – Tidy Town in Tasmania with a Population Between 5,000 – 15,000
  3. Best Sustainable Community – Tidy Town in Tasmania with a Population Over 15,000

AWARD CATEGORIES:

1. WASTE PREVENTION AND REDUCTION

A project that focuses on minimising what goes into landfill and assists in creating a circular economy.

2. HERITAGE AND CULTURE

A project that recognises outstanding commitment to the conservation and celebration of a community’s heritage and culture.

3. ENVIRONMENT SUSTAINABILITY

A project that contributes to a more sustainable environment through initiatives such as water and energy conservation and increasing biodiversity.

4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND
WELLBEING

A project that contributes towards a more resilient, accessible community with healthier, happy people.

5. BEHAVIOUR CHANGE CAMPAIGNS AND EDUCATION

An educational campaign or program that results in empowerment and positive behaviour change

6. LITTER PREVENTION

A project that takes action to address local litter issues.

7. LOCAL HERO

A local hero who stands out in the community for taking steps towards a more sustainable future.

8. YOUNG LEGENDS

An individual or group of people all 25 years or younger who demonstrate an outstanding contribution to any of the
categories.

9. BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

A project that contributes to a more sustainable environment through initiatives such as water and energy conservation and increasing biodiversity.

10. PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITIES

A project that inspires local action to eliminate plastic waste and protect our environment. Creating a cleaner future through plastic alternatives and a promoting a different purchasing mindset.

SUBMISSIONS CURRENTLY CLOSED

2026 KABTas Sustainable Communities – Tidy Towns Awards