Calling for nominations from individuals, community groups, schools, local and State government agencies and non-government organizations that have demonstrated success and outstanding commitment to working towards sustainable planning and/or management of WA’s coast.

Categories

• Coastal Champion:
  • Awarded to an individual or group for outstanding commitment, leadership, stewardship and contribution to the management and conservation of the Western Australian coast.
• Coastal Planning and Design:
  • Awarded for an outstanding plan, program, policy, strategy or coastal development including built form, landscape, heritage or tourism project of outstanding design quality. It should demonstrate innovation, sustainability and positively contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Western Australian Coast.
• Coastal Management:
  • Awarded for maintaining sustainable use of Western Australian beaches and foreshores, improving coastal environments and natural values demonstrating best practice coastal management.
• Education, Engagement, Science and Research:
  • Awarded for positively engaging, educating and building capacity of Western Australian communities to increase involvement in coastal zone management activities. This includes innovative applied science or research that assists to protect, conserve and enhance the Western Australian coast.
• Coastal Adaptation:
  • Awarded for on-ground coastal projects which manage the risks of coastal hazards demonstrating adaptation and building resilience.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominations are sought from:
  • individuals
  • community groups
  • schools
  • local government
  • State government agencies
  • non-government organisations.
• Anyone can nominate for an award. You can nominate yourself, your organisation or another individual or organisation.

For more information, visit Government of Western Australia.

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/wa-coastal-awards-excellence