ENTRIES are now open for the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Tidy Towns awards, with communities, councils, organisations, businesses and individuals encouraged to showcase their environmental achievements.
Since 1981, Keep Australia Beautiful NSW has recognised projects and initiatives that demonstrate environmental leadership, sustainability and strong community spirit across the state.
The long-running awards program celebrates efforts that help create cleaner, greener and more connected communities while promoting innovation and responsible environmental practices.
Upper Hunter MP Dave Layzell is encouraging communities across the electorate to take part.
“Entries are currently open for the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities and Tidy Towns Awards,” Mr Layzell said.
“The prestigious awards celebrate outstanding contributions of councils, towns, organisations, businesses and individuals across the state, who are helping to create more sustainable, liveable and connected communities.”
Mr Layzell said the awards cover a wide range of categories.
“The awards categories cover the Circular Economy, Community Spirit and Inclusion, Litter Prevention, Liveable Cities/Towns, Biodiversity Conservation, Local Heroes, Young Legends aged up to 25 and the Overall Award,” he said.
Submissions close on 31 July, with category judging and assessor visits scheduled between August and September.
Winners of the Tidy Towns Awards will be announced in October.
“To review the award categories, download submission guidelines, and access resources to support applications visit: Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Awards,” Mr Layzell said.
The awards are delivered through two programs.
The Tidy Towns Awards recognise regional, rural and coastal communities, while the Sustainable Cities Awards focus on metropolitan areas.
By Sis HIGGINS
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