Awards/Events

As this is the first year of a province-wide competition, we’ve yet to identify all the categories of potential winners. These will be determined as we review the number of quality submissions against the prizes available.  A panel of industry judges will then be convened in January 2012 to review all applications.

 

Prizes

2011 marks Project Change’s first year as a province-wide competition. That’s why our organizing committee couldn’t offer details on categories and prizes … until now! We’re pleased to announce the following prizes, with details to be confirmed after contest closing on December 9th, 2011. Teams can win in more than one category! Entries will be judged by a panel of sustainability and change management specialists including representatives from BC Hydro, FortisBC, the David Suzuki Foundation, and Conscious Travel. 

 

Good luck!

 

BC Hydro "BEST PROJECT OVERALL"

Cash: $2000.00 (1 prize total)

To be shared amongst team members of one winning team. Sponsored by BC Hydro, this prize is for the project that demonstrates the highest level of commitment by team members, innovation in project design, and success in project execution.

 

FortisBC "BEST ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECT"

Cash: $2000.00 (1 prize total)

To be shared amongst team members of one winning team.  Sponsored by FortisBC, this prize is for the project that demonstrates the most innovation and impact in the area of energy conservation.

 

BC Hydro “BEST IN REGION” IMPACT PROJECT

Cash: $200.00 per team (3 prizes total)

To be shared amongst team members of one team from each of these three regions: Lower Mainland; Vancouver Island; Interior and Northern BC. Note: the winning team from Vancouver Island will also receive 2 return tickets from Harbour Air.

Sponsored by BC Hydro, this prize honours the best project from all those submitted by students in each region (as defined at left). This prize is not open to teams who have won “Best Energy Conservation” and “Best Overall”.

 

OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASM AWARD

Outdoor Outfitting Prize Pack (1 prize total)

To be shared by the winning team: Helly Hansen Hoodie (L), Helly Hansen Jacket (XL), 2 Canadian Mountain Holidays Cycling Shirts (L), $200 in Mountain Equipment Co-Op Gift Certificates, gift certificate for an Arcteryx Atom hoodie.

Sponsored by Canadian Mountain Holidays, Mountain Equipment Co-Op and Arcteryx, this award goes to the team with an impactful project that takes place predominantly outdoors, and/or influences the way a population experiences the natural environment.

 

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD

Community Experience Prize Packs (min 3 total). A minimum of three teams will win this award  -  packages will be finalized once total number of entries have been reviewed by organizers.

Gift certificates for hotel night stays at a selection of properties (Fairmont Hotels, Delta Hotels, The Listel Hotel, and Pan Pacific Hotel) combined with passes to attractions (Vancouver Aquarium, West Coast Sightseeing, Grouse Mountain, Vancouver Trolley Company). Teams will receive enough room nights and attractions passes for each member.  Sponsored by the businesses listed at left, this award goes to the teams whose projects have a significant impact on the local community.

 

HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Whistler Experience Prize Pack (1 prize total)

4 Whistler Peak-to-Peak summer sightsee tickets, overnight accommodations in Whistler (4 room nights/gift card equivalents at the Delta Whistler Village Suites, Tantalus Lodge, and the Coast Blackcomb Suites), round of golf for 2 at the Whistler Golf course. Two team members (to be selected by team) will also receive a Whistler Classic return train ride from Vancouver. 

Sponsored by Tourism Whistler, Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, and the accommodation providers listed at left, this award honours the team who made a significant impact on a specific group of people.

 

ENTERTAINMENT AWARD

Vancouver Entertainment Prize Pack (1 prize total)

A $300 cash card for use on Tourism Vancouver info centre tickets, performances, and tours (through “Tickets Tonight”), gift cards to Wild Rice and the Refinery restaurants.  Team members will share the entertainment and dining rewards.

Sponsored by the businesses listed at left, this prize will go to the team that provides the most entertaining and impactful report (video, PPT, or document) as determined by the judging panel.

 

PEOPLES’ CHOICE AWARD

Cash: $100.00 (1 prize total)

To be shared amongst team members of one winning team.

Sponsored by the BC Lodging and Campgrounds Association, this award will be selected by attendees at the awards gala. They will review poster boards describing each project (prepared by LinkBC) and vote for their favourite idea by placing a card in a ballot box. The winner will be announced that night and contacted afterwards.

 

To Win

Teams need to:

 

• Register their project using the form on this website.

• Measure the results of their project – which must impact a community of 20 or more people.

• Report out the results using MS Word, PowerPoint, or a video.

 

Our panel of industry judges will evaluate all submissions in January 2012.

 

Awards Ceremony

The winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on February 2, 2012 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Stay tuned for more details!