Australian Clean Beaches Awards 2016 Western Australian Submission Form Congratulations on registering for Keep Australia Beautiful’s iconic Clean Beaches award program! In the lead up to the call for nominations for the 2016 Australian Clean Beaches Awards, this submission will be used to inform a panel of judges to shortlist three potential candidates to represent Western Australia. Those shortlisted will be visited by a state judge and a submission (very similar to this one) will then need to be completed to inform the national judge’s visit. This form gives you an opportunity to highlight your best projects and initiatives in each award category. Please provide up to 400 words, in either bullet point or full sentence format, in each of the categories below. Information exceeding this limit may not be considered. Each category is worth 100 points. You may attach up to 4 high quality images per category to support your submission. If you attach supporting documents please ensure they are in JPEG format and annotated and referenced in the 400 words written for the related category. 1 Please submit this form, photos, any supporting documents for the judge’s visit via email to cleanbeaches@kabc.wa.gov.au by 1 May 2016. The deadline is the same if you decide to post it to Keep Australia Beautiful (WA), Locked Bag 33, Cloisters Square, 6850. Please telephone the awards team on 6467 5131 or 6467 5132 if you need assistance. Information we need completed follows. Name of Beach Local Government Authority Primary Contact Postal address Postcode Telephone Mobile Email Secondary Contact Address Telephone Email Photograph Use Authorisation I _________________________(insert name) give permission to Keep Australia Beautiful Council WA to use (free of cost) any photographs or images presented as part of the submission. I understand that they may appear in publications, websites and audio-visual presentations promoting the program. If any children or other parties appear in the photographs their permission or parent/guardian permission has been granted. Signed _______________________________ Date 2 ________________________ Community Action and Wellbeing Recognises achievements in creating a healthy, vibrant community that actively engages groups from all sectors. 3 Dame Phyllis Frost Litter Prevention Waste Management & Resource Recovery Recognises innovation and achievements in litter prevention, reducing and managing waste. 4 Environmental Sustainability Recognises outstanding community achievements in adaptation to environmental change. In 400 words max please tell us either about 1 project/activity/ group OR a short overview of projects specializing in each of the areas mentioned below. Project/Activity/Group 5 Nature Conservation initiatives and activities focusing on the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment and support of biodiversity. Water management and education within communities. Combined innovative water conservation and water reuse initiatives at private, industrial and municipal levels, to the benefit of society and nature. Energy management and education which focuses on innovative energy efficiency measures and climate change issues, aiming to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. 6 Heritage and Culture Recognises outstanding commitment to the conservation and celebration of a community’s indigenous and non-indigenous heritage and culture. 7 Young Legends Recognises achievement by an individual or group/s of young people (under 25) who have contributed to the sustainability of their community. 8 Environmental Education Recognises an outstanding initiative, organisation or community for its innovative environmental advocacy and/or awareness program across any/all criteria. 9