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Cameron Bright
With roles in Hollywood blockbusters like X-Men: The Last Stand and Ultaviolet, Cameron is one of the fastest rising stars in Hollywood. Cameron’s star power is about to go supernova with his upcoming role in New Moon, from the generation-defining Twilight series. If your submission has the potential to elevate sustainability to superstar status, then you’ve got a good chance of capturing Cameron’s vote. |
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Duane Elverum
Duane Elverum is an award-winning instructor and avid sailor who has crossed the pacific five times. He received a degree with honors in architecture from the University of British Columbia for his thesis on Alternative Urban Housing, and for 11 years operated Delve Design Consultants for Built Environments in Vancouver. An enthusiastic educator, Duane sits on the BC Working Group for Sustainable Higher Education, and is currently assisting in the development of a Masters in Climate Change and Sustainability Leadership. This past year he launched Emily Carr's first required undergraduate course in sustainability for designers. Duane’s teaching philosophy orbits around a “systems approach” concept. In order to capture Duane’s imagination, your submission should be presented in context to the world at large. |
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George Harris
1200 people and counting have had the opportunity to experience the unusual juxtaposition of rugged nature and high-tech gadgetry found at the Gulf Island Film and Television School (GIFTS). The brainchild of maverick entrepreneur George Harris, GIFTS is the only rural summer camp in Canada dedicated to training youth in film and video production. If you have a strong sense of production values, composition, framing and storytelling then your entry will more than likely get George’s vote. |
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Matthew Carroll
Climate change, according to Matthew, is the social justice issue of our generation and he is working hard to keep the subject front and centre in our collective consciousness. As both an activist and scientist, Matthew understands how important it is to balance an emotionally-charged debate about the environment with scientific facts. Not content to beat the drum alone, Matthew works to develop and support youth leadership for sustainability and climate action. Matthew will cast his vote for the entry that demonstrates a passion for the subject, tempered with careful analysis. |
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Michael Urie
Michael Urie steals his scenes as Marc St. James, Wilhemina Slater’s ever-present sidekick, in ABC’s effervescent series “Ugly Betty.” Well before his role in “Ugly Betty,” Michael attended the Julliard School, where he received the prestigious John Houseman Prize for Excellence in Classical Theatre in 2002. After leaving the Juilliard School, with an acting degree in hand, Michael pursued his passion for classic theatre with vigor, landing roles all across America - from his native Texas to Seattle, San Diego, Washington DC, Austin, the Berkshires and of course, New York. Most recently, Michael starred in the critically acclaimed “The Temperamentals” and in the world premiere of “Dickie & Babe.” If your entry demonstrates a flare for theatrics and versatility, Michael Urie will undoubtedly cast his vote your way. |
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Miss604
Miss604 (aka Rebecca Bollwitt), author of the effervescent Vancouver-based blog miss604.com, has been a fixture of Vancouver’s technocratti since 2004. She is the co-host of RadioZoom and an official Fan Zone blogger for the Canucks. She also writes a Vancouver-centric entertainment guest post on E!Online. Without a doubt, Miss604 is the undisputed queen of west coast social media. To catch Miss604’s attention your entry must be smart, sharp and maybe even a little bit sassy. |
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Murray Bulger
Mr. Bulger knows a thing or two about digital media and youth-focused communications. In the late 1990s he managed a 30 member digital media team for the Youth Employment Initiative with ICBC. This role paved the way to his teaching position at Argyle Secondary school. There he played a lead role in developing the Digital Media Program – a program that earned him a Prime Ministers Award for Teaching Excellence in 2008. Today Mr. Bulger helps run the Digital Media Academy which gives kids training and exposure to professionals in the digital media industry. He also leads The Design 44 Team. This team produces 3 magazines (for youth by youth) a year and prints 5000 copies/issue. If your entry is focused on digital media and youth communications Mr. Bulger’s vote is almost assured. |
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Ryan Kesler
If you’ve heard of the Canucks then you know Ryan Kesler. Fresh off two 20-plus goal seasons and the Canucks’ closest shot at the Stanley Cup in over a decade, the Canucks’ “A” knows a thing or two about hard work, commitment and going hard to the net. Every time. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds Ryan is a speedy superstar that is quickly rising the through the ranks of the NHL’s elite players. He’s a high energy guy that loves to be part of the team – especially BC Hydro’s Team Power Smart. If your ideas reflect Ryan’s tenacity, teamwork and hard charging style then you’ll get his vote.
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Simon Jackson
Simon maintains that one person, no matter their age, or where they live, can make a difference for all life. And, he should know because he has single-handedly built a powerful, politically-charged campaign to save the Spirit Bear – an extremely rare species of Black Bear from BC’s wild west coast. His efforts resulted in Time Magazine honoring him as one of 60 "Heroes for the Planet." There’s no question Simon knows how to make a difference in this world, so to capture his imagination your entry will have to demonstrate a singular dedication to, and passion for, positive change.
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