Tidy Towns

Each year, hundreds of Queensland village, town and city communities vie for the prestigious title of Queensland's Tidiest Town.

Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland judges take into account every community's geographic, environmental, cultural and economic circumstances, and assess how efficiently and effectively the community uses the resources available to it in each award category.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AWARD … commitment to protecting and managing the environment

QUEENSLAND’S YOUNG LEGENDS AWARD … demonstrated accomplishment in youth initiated or led activities

ENERGY CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS AWARD … accomplishment in the conservation of energy

Paradise & Bishopp Outdoor Advertising HERITAGE AWARD … commitment to the preservation, conservation and celebration of history, heritage and culture

BUSH SPIRIT AWARD … commitment to solving problems faced during difficult times

LITTER PREVENTION AWARD … litter management and abatement within the community

RESOURCE RECOVERY AWARD…  conservation of natural resources, through recovery, reuse and appropriate waste management

PARTNERSHIPS AWARD … partnering to motivate, educate, involve and enhance the community

WATER CONSERVATION AWARD … outstanding accomplishment in water conservation

OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD … outstanding contribution by an individual or group to the community

FRIENDLIEST TOWN … outstanding commitment to, and active promotion of, visitor friendliness

TIDIEST TOWN … outstanding achievement in all award categories