€1,000 Prize for your Community!
Tree Project Award
The Right Tree in the Right Place
The Tree Project Award, worth €1,000, sponsored by the Tree Council of Ireland, recognises outstanding tree planting, tree management and tree conservation projects that have enhanced towns and villages throughout Ireland.
The award celebrates the important role that trees play in creating healthier, greener and more attractive communities. It recognises not only the planting of trees, but also their successful establishment, ongoing care and long-term management.
By celebrating excellence in community tree projects, the award encourages the creation of resilient treescapes that will benefit people, wildlife and the environment for generations to come.
Projects may include:
*Urban woodland creation or enhancement
*Streetscape, park and public open space tree projects
*Trees located in publicly accessible areas such as streets, parks, schools, church grounds
*Newly planted trees
*Conservation of mature, veteran or historic trees that have a cultural, botanical or landscape significance.
Celebrating Outstanding Community Tree Projects
This €1,000 award recognises outstanding tree planting, tree management and tree conservation projects that have enhanced towns and villages throughout Ireland.
It celebrates the important contribution that trees make to biodiversity, the environment and the character of our communities. It recognises not only the planting of trees, but also their successful establishment, ongoing care and long-term management.
Projects of all sizes are encouraged to enter. Whether your project involves planting new trees, conserving mature specimens, creating an urban woodland, or improving an existing community treescape, the judging panel will be looking for projects that deliver lasting environmental, social and community benefits.
What the Judges will Consider
The judging panel will consider the overall quality and long-term value of each project, including:
Tree selection and technical quality
Awareness and education activities
Project planning and implementation
Environmental, landscape and community benefits
Community involvement and engagement
Long-term maintenance and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter the Tree Project Award?
The award is open to TidyTowns Committees and other eligible organisations participating in the SuperValu TidyTowns Competition. Please refer to the annual competition documentation for eligibility requirements.
How many photographs should I include?
Please include at least six photographs showing the project before, during (where available) and after completion. Additional photographs are welcome if they help demonstrate the project.
What are the judges looking for?
Projects are assessed on their overall merit, including tree selection and technical quality, planning and implementation, community involvement, awareness and education, environmental and landscape impact, and long-term maintenance and sustainability.
What types of projects are eligible?
Projects may involve tree planting, tree management, tree conservation, urban woodland creation, or other initiatives that enhance the environment through trees. Projects may feature newly planted trees or existing trees of natural, historical, cultural, botanical or landscape significance.
Is a map required?
Yes. A map showing the location of the project and the position of the trees is a mandatory part of the submission and helps the judging panel understand the scale and layout of the project.
Can I include additional supporting information?
Yes. You are encouraged to include any additional information that may assist the judging panel, such as management plans, newspaper articles, social media links, project reports, awards or letters of support.
What information should I submit with my entry?
Please submit the completed entry form together with supporting photographs, a project location map and any additional information that may assist the judging panel.
Do I have to answer every bullet point in the entry form?
No. The bullet points are provided as guidance only. Not every point will be relevant to every project. Simply provide the information that applies to your project and include any additional details you feel are important.
Does my project need to be large to be successful?
No. Projects of all sizes are encouraged to enter. The judging panel considers the overall quality of the project, including appropriate tree selection, planning, community involvement, environmental benefits and long-term sustainability. The emphasis is on delivering lasting benefits rather than simply planting the greatest number of trees.
Previous Winners
2025
Balla, Co Mayo
2023
Shannon, Co Clare
2021
Athboy, Co Meath.
2019
Ferbane, Co Offaly & Birdhill, Co Tipperary
2017
Dunleer, Co Louth
2015
Geashill, Co Offaly & Newbridge, Co Kildare
2013
Roscrea, Co Tipperary & Glaslough, Co Monaghan
2011
St. Joseph's Hospital, Co Louth
2009
Stratford-on-Slaney, Co Wicklow
2024
Portlaoise, Co Laois
2022
Baldoyle, Co Dublin
2020
Cancelled - Covid-19
2018
Athenry, Co Galway
2016
Grange Con, Co Wicklow
2014
Dromod Co Leitrim & Julianstown Co. Meath
2012
Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary
2010
Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny