The Surf Coast Arts Trail is up for a national award ahead of the annual event celebrating its 15th year in August.
The arts trail was among 24 projects nominated from across the country in the National Awards for Local Government’s Arts and Culture category, with public voting open until April 29.
Surf Coast Shire deputy mayor Libby Stapleton said she encouraged the community to “Vote #1” for the Surf Coast Arts Trail.
“It would be such a suitable tribute to the many artists and volunteers who all combine to make it the wonderful, warm, welcoming success that it is,” she said.
“The trail is much loved for good reason, within our shire and by visitors from far beyond. We encourage people to demonstrate their support and admiration by going online and voting.
“National recognition through this award would be entirely fitting, given all that the trail has provided across 15 years in terms of creative, economic, social, wellbeing and community benefits.”
The national awards showcased diverse and inspiring grass-roots projects and their ability to unite communities, with recipients decided by a popular vote.
The arts trail has celebrated the region’s arts and creative excellence while attracting visitors, stimulating economic activity and connecting communities for the past 15 years.
The event is regarded by council and the community as a flagship cultural event for the shire and attracted 16,000 visitors last year.
People can vote for the Surf Coast Arts Trail at nalg.awardsplatform.com before the event returns to the region from August 2 to 3.
