The [PDF, 1.1 Mb] is a student program that encourages grade 4 to 12 classes around British Columbia to nominate an environmental organization that is making a difference in their local community for a chance to receive a donation up to $1,000. The organization must be a not-for-profit organization that supports sustainability, conservation, or education on environmental issues in British Columbia. Preference is given to initiatives that assist young people in understanding and participating in environment activities in local communities. Nominations need to be received by February 1, 2010 and each nominating class is eligible to win $200. The program is an opportunity for young residents to engage with their local community groups to learn how to make an environmental difference along with the Power Smart concepts and conservation ethic already introduced by BC Hydro. Find out more on [PDF, 1.1 Mb]
At BC Hydro, we've made a commitment to support and strengthen the communities we serve. We provide support to groups around B.C., through funding and in-kind contributions. BC Hydro sponsorships are available to any eligible non-profit organizations or community groups. Featured sponsorship: Vancouver Canadians baseball BC Hydro was proud to be part of another very successful season at Nat Bailey Stadium this summer, which welcomed a record-setting 149,000-plus fans who cheered on their very own Vancouver Canadians baseball team. BC Hydro representatives were on site during the July 24th and August 14th games, teaching fans about energy conservation and signing them up for Team Power Smart. Fans who joined Team Power Smart committed to reducing their electricity consumption by 10%. The July 24th game was an exciting one for BC Hydro, with a near sellout crowd, a Power the Games Tour stop with our Conservation Lab, and a fun glow in the dark baseball giveaway. The night couldn’t have been more spectacular as it closed with a fireworks display that lit up the skies over beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park. BC Hydro also celebrated Back To School night with the Canadians on August 14th. We were able to donate a number of tickets to Kids Up Front this season, an organization dedicated to creating fun and new experiences kids and their families. BC Hydro congratulates the Canadians on another great year. Our donations support registered charities or not-for-profit organizations. Featured donation: Chase Secondary School Chase Secondary School’s Clean Green Team has earned a $500 BC Hydro Community Champion award for their leadership role in promoting conservation programs and ideas in their community, which is located about an hour's drive east of Kamloops. The school engaged and carried out various green initiatives with students at neighbouring Haldane Elementary School. Backed by the knowledge they gained from participating in BC Hydro’s , the Clean Green Team students organized different local and global initiatives with the elementary students that were fun, hands-on and educational. Among the team's initiatives were: - Leading the Haldane Green Kids Club meeting;
- Recycling cell phones;
- Gardening on school grounds;
- Participating in the Walk for Water campaign to bring clean drinking water wells to villages in India.
During 2008-2009, 21 different groups that supported sustainability, conservation, and environmental initiatives in B.C. were nominated by schools across the province. These groups received funding awards from BC Hydro for being Community Champions. Look for 2009-2010 program information going out to schools in late November 2009.
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Featured sponsorship: Vancouver Canadians baseball
