Greening Vincent Garden Competition
Every year, residents and businesses are invited to participate in the City’s Greening Vincent Garden Competition.
There are great prizes to be won and all entrants will be invited to the awards evening presented by the Mayor.
What are we looking for?
In keeping with the City’s commitment to environmental sustainability, all gardens will be judged against the following criteria:
- Waterwise elements (including use of native plants, mulch and other water saving measures),
- Demonstrated controlled use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers
- Innovative and creative landscape design features
- Plant selection that encourage habitat and food sources for native wildlife
Be sure to include this information on your entry form!
2024 winners
Greening Vincent Garden Competition - 2024 winners announced
Enter the Competition
Applications for the 2024 competition has closed.
Important Dates
- Entries open 9am, Monday 2 September 2024
- Entries close 5pm, Friday 4 October 2024
- Preliminary judging will take place between Monday 7 - Wednesday 16 October 2024
- Final judging will take on place on Friday 18 October 2024
- Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday 13 November, 6 – 8pm
Our sponsors
This competition is proudly co-funded by Water Corporation's Waterwise Greening Scheme and forms part of our ambition for the City to be a leading waterwise community.
More Information
For more information contact the City on 9273 6000 or parks.technical@vincent.wa.gov.au.
FAQs
What are the award categories?
Awards is presented in the following categories:
- Best Residential Front or Back Garden
- Best Vincent Verge
- Best Waterwise Native Garden
- Best Small Space Garden
What is the judging process?
Information and photos provided with your entry form will be used to undertake preliminary judging of each category. Gardens selected for final judging will be notified by Wednesday 16 October and will be viewed by judges during final judging on Friday 18 October 2024.
What are the prizes and awards?
Last year, the prizes were:
- First Prize: $500 in vouchers
- Second Prize: $200 in vouchers
- Third Prize: small gift
All entrants will be invited to an awards night at a local venue where the awards will be presented by our Mayor.
What are the condition of entry?
- Occupiers of premises entered must have been the residents for at least six (6) months before judging takes place.
- No award shall be made unless at least six (6) entries are received in that category.
- Only properties within the City of Vincent may be nominated.
- Previous year First Prize winners are ineligible for this years' awards.
- The judges’ decision is final. No correspondence to be entered into once the decision is made.
Can I enter in multiple categories?
Yes you can. You simply need to complete this form multiple times if you would like to enter more than one category.