Special Awards
In addition to the main competition, Special Awards are held each
year under TidyTowns which highlight particular local environmental
activities.
To download a PDF list of all the Special Awards for this year, please click 'Special Awards List.'
Terms and conditions may differ under each, but in general entry to
these competitions is open to all TidyTowns groups and others working in
the community to improve their local environment.
The Tidy Tourism Towns Award is being introduced by Fáilte Ireland to support towns which have achieved recognition in the SuperValu TidyTowns competition and which have an interest in tourism. A strong tourism sector contributes to the sustainability of towns and villages and to the economic viability of local businesses. A monetary prize will be awarded to the top performers at the
end of the competition.
To download the PDF version of the Tidy Tourism Towns Award Entry Form, please click here.
Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) Competition
The GLT would like to reward communities that are implementing environmental awareness initiatives to eliminate chewing gum litter in their area.
For more information about the Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) Competition, please click here.
The TidyTowns Climate Change Award is a special competition sponsored by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, to raise awareness of climate change at a local level, to look at the way activities are carried out with a fresh eye and bring about positive changes which will reduce the impact of climate change.
For more information about the TidyTowns Climate Change Award, please click here.
The Repak TidyTowns Best Bring Bank Award, sponsored by Repak offers a prize for each of the winning communities in each of the seven Supervalu TidyTowns regions with the overall winner receiving an additional prize.
The award is a special competition award to recognise community support in maintaining local bring bank sites and assisting in their general appearance and usage.
You'll find more information here: Repak Best Presented Bring Bank Award.
The TidyTowns Biodiversity ‘Notice Nature’ Award is a special
competition sponsored by The National Parks and Wildlife Service as part
of their Notice Nature campaign to reward communities who have
undertaken initiatives to protect the biodiversity in their local
environment.
For more information about the TidyTowns Biodiversity 'Notice Nature' Award, please click here.
The TidyTowns ‘Can It!’ Award is a special art competition
sponsored by The European Aluminium Association (EAA) to find the most
novel artistic design made from used beverage cans and foils.
For more information about the TidyTowns 'Can It!' Award, please click here.
The TidyTowns Tree Project Award is a special competition sponsored by
The Tree Council of Ireland to recognises the huge impact that properly
positioned trees can have in a town or village and the importance of
having the right tree in the right place.
For more information about the TidyTowns Tree Project Award, please click here.
The TidyTowns Heritage Award is a special competition sponsored by The
Heritage Council to recognise projects undertaken by individuals or
groups within the community that have helped to promote their local
heritage and enhance access and knowledge to it in their community and
beyond.
For more information about the TidyTowns Heritage Award, please click here.
The TidyTowns Sustainable Development Award is a special competition that recognise projects undertaken by individuals or groups within the community that have helped to promote sustainable development in their local areas.
For more information about the TidyTowns Sustainable Development Award, please click here.
The TidyTowns Urban and Rural Village Award is a special competition sponsored by
The Irish Planning Institute (IPI) to recognise appropriate town
planning and maintenance in preserving the historical cores of our urban
areas and the creation of dynamic village centres in new developments.
For more information about the TidyTowns Urban and Rural Village Award, please click here.
Download Document:
PDF list of Special Awards for 2013
