While the anonymous pair's mosaic campaign might have started as an underground attempt to beautify the town, the trail has since become a popular council-approved drawcard.

In the community category, the Wimmera to Walwa bushfire appeal is also a finalist, while Wodonga Urban Landcare Network's Gardens for Wildlife program is a finalist for the environmental category.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Both Beechworth and Benalla have been nominated as overall Tidy Town finalists.

Beechworth has a number of groups nominated across various categories including Beechworth Primary School, the Lions Club, Bilson's Brewery, the Men's Shed and more.

Indigo Power is an energy finalist.

For a full list of finalists visit the Keep Victoria Beautiful website.