 Vote for Invermere School to Win $500 Voting for BC Green Games winners under way until March 15 March 2, 2010 - TMTV/BCTV Kootenays - VANCOUVER, BC—Would you like to help David Thompson Secondary win $500 and celebrate students’ green projects? Until March 15, British Columbians are encouraged to go online and vote for Viewer’s Choice Awards in BC Green Games. It’s the second year of this province-wide eco-action contest from Science World. The contest, with over $20,000 in prizes to be awarded to BC schools, celebrates and shares eco-actions from BC’s students. Projects are submitted using creative media such as videos or photo-essays. The Viewer’s Choice Awards will see four $500 prizes awarded—two to elementary schools and two to secondary schools. “We’re thrilled with the inspiring projects submitted by students from all across BC,” says Pauline Finn, the vice president of Community Engagement for Science World. “It will be a tough decision for viewers to pick their favourites amongst the videos, PowerPoint presentations and other digital media projects. BC’s students are proving they not only think green, they act green.” Projects can be viewed at www.bcgreengames.ca. The hope is that students and teachers will also use the website as a resource for ideas to create a greener future in their own communities. Another 20 winning projects will be decided on by a team of judges from across BC that includes teachers, scientists, government members and business leaders. Science World manages BC Green Games with input from government, school district, university, science and environmental education community partners. Presenting sponsors are BC Hydro and Terasen Gas. "Education and awareness are key to creating a conservation culture in B.C.," says Larina Lopez, the senior manager of Community Investment, Outreach and Education at BC Hydro. “BC Hydro is pleased to support BC Green Games and encourage youth to take leadership in sustainability and build a conservation ethic." "For Terasen, supporting a culture of energy efficiency and conservation through learning opportunities like BC Green Games is a natural choice," says Sarah Smith, the manager of Marketing and Energy Efficiency at Terasen Gas. "BC Green Games challenges students and educates them on how they can make a difference—at home and in their community." About Science World Science World, a non-profit organization, stimulates positive attitudes towards science and technology in a fun and interactive environment, promoting the development of a knowledge-based society in BC. About Terasen Gas Terasen Gas is mainly composed of the operations of Terasen Gas Inc. and Terasen Gas (Vancouver Island) Inc., both indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Fortis Inc. Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada, serves more than two million gas and electric customers and has total assets approaching $12 billion. About BC Hydro BC Hydro serves 95 per cent of B.C.’s population, delivering electricity safely and reliably at competitive rates to approximately 1.8 million customers. BC Hydro supports, educates and strengthens individuals and communities who share our interest in building a bright and sustainable future for British Columbia. It does this through donations, sponsorships, scholarships, community outreach and youth campaigns. For more information visit bchdyro.com/community.
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