Works and Engineering Minister Alex Scott has hinted his department may add to the $60,000 it already gives to Keep Bermuda Beautiful.

Mr. Scott said he was so impressed with the volunteers and staff, in particular project coordinator Lennox Boodram, that he was considering a request for added assistance.

Speaking at the annual KBB awards presentation at the Aquarium late last week, the Minister said the only way the Island would be free of rubbish would be if whole communities banded together.

Government could provide leadership but residents must do their part to make KBB work.

Speaking of the impending twice weekly trash collections, he implored the public to do their bit by separating waste -- making less work at the incinerator.

And he complimented KBB on their innovative schemes, which at present include an adopt-a-park and in the future may also incorporate adopt-a-mile or site.

There, residents get together to look after a particular area, with the aim of persuading others to do the same.

Earlier, KBB President Scott Kitson spoke of the success of the various clean-ups, with tonnes of waste being collected at coastal and marine events.

Awards were presented to sections of the community who had contributed to keeping Bermuda clean during the last year.

Executive member of the year was Kathryn Brett. In the rockwatchers, the Explorer Club won the youngest section whilst the Bank of Bermuda were presented with the corporate award.

Individual winners were; Susie Wainwright, Karen Maderios and Elspeth Brewin.

In the schools section, the president's award went to Elliot Primary, with Harrington Sound Primary and Paget Primary also picking up certificates.

Media awards were given to ZBM and The Royal Gazette . Certificates were presented to CedarBridge Academy 3 Rs and the Red Laser company.

The clean team: Winners pictured in the annual Keep Bermuda Beautiful award ceremony held at the Aquarium.

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