Beautifying my town

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Tourism is the number 1 source of wealth for the local economy, and it is vital to raise awareness and involve the local population in its development. To this end, Tahiti Tourisme has set up the “J’embellis Ma Commune” (I’m beautifying my town) operation to raise awareness among the local population.

“J’embellis Ma Commune” has become an annual competition on the theme of beautifying public or easily accessible public roads.

Published on 9 February 2026

A competition that brings people together

“J’embellis Ma Commune” is an annual competition, open from 19 January to 31 December 2026, designed to encourage the beautification of local communities and the enhancement of tourist sites.

The beautification and greening of roadsides has been part of French Polynesia’s tourism development strategy since 2015, so this competition is part of this development and awareness-raising drive. It will enable local authorities to enhance the beauty of their areas, make them more attractive to tourists and improve people’s quality of life.

Summary of the competition stages

"J'embellis Ma Commune" 2026

From 18 November 2025 to 18 January 2026 at 23:59: competition registration period ;
From 19 January until the assessment visit: purchase of materials
October/November (to be specified): jury visits;
During December 2026: prize-giving ceremony

Previous editions

A look back at the beautification sites
J'embellis ma commune 2026 - retour sur les sites embellis en 2024-2025

The 2024-2025 winners

GRAND PRIZE

1st Prize Grand Prix – Manihi, Association Terapae Ma ça
2nd Grand Prize – Fare, Fare Nui Atea Village Association
3rd Grand Prize – Maupiti, Maupiti Tourism Committee

SPECIAL PRIZES

Tourism Award – Rangiroa, Association Rairoa Nui Society
Fa’atura te Natura Award – Haapu, A Rohi No Te Tama Haapu Association
Coup de Coeur Award – Faie, Tamanuiatea No Faie Association
Taere Maohi Award – Maupiti, Maupiti Tourism Committee

SPECIAL JURY PRIZES

Fitii – Jeunesse Océane No Taravari Association
Maroe – Te Hotu O Te Tama No Maroe Association
Tefarerii – Taatiraa Tamarii Ziona Association
Parea – Parea Youth Team Association

PRIZES BY ARCHIPELAGO

1st Prize Gambier Islands – GMR – Quai, Association Te Anauga Tefau No Mangareva
3rd Prize Gambier Islands – GMR – Airport, Association Togoiti No Mamatui Bonaventure Me Paeamara Agete

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1st Prize Tuamotu Islands – Manihi, Association Terapae Ma ça
2nd Prize Tuamotu Islands – Rangiroa, Association Rairoa Nui Society
3rd Prize Tuamotu Islands – Fakarava, Fédération Te Vahine Maragai

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1st Prize Leeward Islands – Fare, Fare Nui Atea Village Association
2nd Prize Leeward Islands – Maupiti, Maupiti Tourism Committee
3rd Prize Leeward Islands – Maeva, Association Te Rima Ora No Maeva

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1st Windward Islands Prize – Tautira, Comité du Tourisme de Fatu Tira
2nd Windward Islands Prize – Tiarei, Ta O’e Horoa Association

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1st Windward Islands Prize – Avera, Aotea Association
2nd Prize Austral Islands – Tubuai, Tubuai Tourist Board

Back in pictures - awards evening
Concours J'embellis Ma Commune 2025 - Soirée de Remise des Prix
2022-2023 awards evening
Remise des prix - Concours "J'embellis Ma Commune" 2023

The 2022-2023 winners

GRAND PRIZE

1st Prize Grand Prix – Association Te Tanu Kai o Hanamenu
2nd Grand Prize – Association Vaitapihaa No Ataaroa
3rd Grand Prize – Association Jeunesse Océane de Taravari Fitii

SPECIAL PRIZES

Fa’atura te Natura Special Prize – Association Jeunesse Océane de Taravari Fitii
Coup de Coeur Special Prize – A Rohi No Te Tama Haapu Association
Special Tourism Award – Manihi Tourism Committee

AWARDS BY ARCHIPELAGO

1st Marquesas Islands Prize – Association Te Tanu Kai o Hanamenu
2nd Marquesas Islands Award – Association Te Kea A Pua A O Tavaka
3rd Marquesas Islands Prize – Comité du tourisme de Nuku Hiva

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1st Prize Tuamotu Islands – Manihi Tourism Committee
2nd Prize Tuamotu Islands – Fakarava Tourism Board
3rd Prize Tuamotu Islands – Ia Ruperupe Te Oire No Rairoa Association

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1st prize Leeward Islands – Association Jeunesse Océane de Taravari Fitii
2nd prize Leeward Islands – Association Te Rima Ora No Maeva
3rd prize Leeward Islands – Association Tamarii Puohine

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1st Windward Islands Prize – Vaitapihaa No Ataaroa Association
2nd Windward Islands Prize – Association Tahitian Historical Society
3rd Windward Islands Prize – Teva I Uta Tourism Committee

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