Published on Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at 1:54:10 PM
In a resounding victory at Keep Australia Beautiful’s Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards, Pingelly emerged triumphant as the overall State Title holder, solidifying its commitment to sustainability and community. The awards ceremony, held at Kings Park on Friday, saw over 30 communities in attendance.
Pingelly showcased its excellence as a finalist in four categories: Heritage & Culture, Young Legends, Community Wellbeing, and the coveted State Title. The town's exceptional efforts were duly recognised, with Pingelly securing the Heritage & Culture State Title for the outstanding redevelopment and revitalization of the Town Hall and Court House . Additionally, Pingelly impressed the judges with the inclusion of the heritage festival, revitalisation of the museum and the creation of a heritage trail around town.
Dylan Cheney, a shining example of youth leadership, was honoured with the State Title for Young Legends. His initiative in assisting senior residents within the community by ensuring they have cut firewood and well-manicured gardens played a significant role in Pingelly's success.
Pingelly Somerset Alliance, a finalist in the Community Wellbeing category, received due recognition for their unwavering dedication and improvements aimed at enhancing the lives of senior residents in Pingelly and surrounding communities.
The highlight of the afternoon came as Pingelly was announced as the overall winner of the Tidy Towns Competition, securing the State Winners title for Western Australia. This achievement underscores Pingelly's commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and overall excellence.
As the newly crowned State Winners, Pingelly will now proudly represent Western Australia on the national stage to vie for the National Title in Gascoyne Junction in May.
The Keep Australia Beautiful Announcement is here. The Environment Minister, Reece Whitby's congratulated the Shire of Pingelly and the other winners in his announcement here.
The success of Pingelly in the Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Competition is a testament to the collective efforts of its residents, organisations, and community leaders. Congratulations to everyone in Pingelly for their outstanding contributions, making Pingelly a truly fantastic place to live. To commemorate this historic occasion, the community is invited to a celebration at 5:30pm on 06 December at the Gnalla Wangkiny Pocket Park.
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