Tamworth Regional Council actively supports water wise activities and encourages the regional community to embrace sustainable options to preserve our precious natural resources. The Regional Tidy Towns Committee is promoting water conservation through the annual Sustainable Community Awards competition.
Nomination form
Nomination forms are available from
Council’s Customer Service Centres or downloadable from the following links:
Nominations close Friday 10 May 2013
Entry to the annual Tamworth Regional Sustainable Community Awards competition will close on Friday 10 May 2013.
The awards are designed to encourage the community to embrace sustainability of our urban landscapes, using a number of techniques that reduce water use including:
- selection of plants that have low water requirements
- mulching to retain moisture
- water source (rainwater, bore)
- weed control to reduce competition for moisture
- use of recycled materials
- sustainability and care of the environment such as garden, appearance, design and functionality
The awards embrace all areas in Tamworth Region: Tamworth, Attunga, Barraba, Bendemeer, Kootingal, Manilla, Moonbi, and Nundle. Residents are asked to submit nominations, either self nomination or on behalf of others, on property presentation in 4 categories, Residential, Schools (Small Primary, Large Primary and Secondary), Community Organisations and Rural/Hobby Farms.
Judging
Judging will take place between 13 and 17 May 2013. The Awards Presentation will be held at 10:00am Monday 20 May 2013 at the Tamworth Community Centre, Darling Street, Tamworth.
Prizes
Winners of each category will receive a prestigious framed certificate of appreciation, as will the Highly Commended entries.