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Ameresco Writing Awards

Elementary Haiku Poem

Topic: 'Climate Change'

Secondary Essay

Topic: 'Why it is important for me to be an environmental steward'

Deadlines:

  • You must pre-register your entry - to help with planning for judges - by April 18, 2008 on Beam at EarthCARE
  • Your entry must be received at the Board Office [attention H. Haddad in Communications] by 9:00 am on Monday April 28, 2008
  • Do not fold entry
  • Your entry will not be returned as it is being bound into a book so please remember to keep a copy

Rules: Haiku Poem

  • Follow the basic rules for writing Haiku - 3 lines, the first having 5 syllables, the second with 7 syllables, and the third with 5 syllables
  • Written on 8.5 x 11" paper as all poems will be bound into a book and donated to the school library of the winning entry
  • Leave a 1" margin at the top of the page
  • May be typed or hand written - legible for judges
  • On lower right corner entry must state student's name, grade, and school
  • One entry per school

Rules Essay:

  • Maximum 400 words
  • Follows essay format - introduction, development of ideas, conclusion
  • Written on 8.5 x 11" paper as all essays will be bound into a book and donated to the school library of the winning entry
  • Leave a 1" margin at the top of the page
  • May be typed or hand written - legible for judges
  • On lower right corner entry must state student's name, grade, and school
  • One entry per school

Criteria for Judging: Haiku Poem

  • Is on topic, message clear, wording creative
  • Follow the basic rules for writing Haiku
  • Meets size and deadlines for submission

Criteria for Judging: Essay

  • Is on topic, message clear, wording creative
  • Follows essay format - introduction, development of ideas, conclusion
  • Meets size and deadlines for submission

David Suzuki Environmental Innovation Award

Elementary and Secondary - Poster

Topic: 'Describe an EarthCARE activity you undertook this year that changed the attitudes, beliefs and/or behaviours of members in your community.' (Note: May also be an EC activity you plan to undertake this year that will change the attitudes, beliefs, and/or behaviours of members in your community.)

Deadlines:

  • You must pre-register to reserve a space for your entry, and to help with planning for judges by April 18, 2008 on Beam at EarthCARE
  • Your entry needs to be posted in your reserved space ready for judging by 10:00 am on Thursday May 8, 2008 at Confederation HS on Woodroffe Avenue

Rules:

  • Poster size 22" x 28"
  • Your poster shall include your plan of action, communication strategies, and any pictures, logos, etc., which were/would be used to capture the interest of your community in your project
  • One submission per school, registered by April 18
  • Poster set up May 8th by 10:00 am for judging

Criteria for Judging:

  • Evidence that activity made/would make a difference in and for the environment
  • Evidence of wide involvement across school or beyond
  • Evidence of a good cross section of activities/events
  • Poster includes all major components - see rules above
  • Creativity of display materials
  • Meets deadlines

The 'Jenny' Award, In memory of Jennifer Teague

Categories: Elementary and Secondary (one EC team from each panel)

Criteria for Selection: Awarded annually in memory of Jennifer Teague to the school EarthCARE team that has made a significant contribution to the environment through the following:

  • Consistent and persistent focus on improving the environment
  • Demonstrated acceptance that people can make a difference
  • Broad impact - within school (students and staff), in community and beyond
  • Demonstrated responsibility for stewardship of the planet
  • Contributed broadly to the success of the goals of EarthCARE

Jennifer Teague was a member of the EarthCARE Team at Elizabeth Wyn Wood Alternate School. She and her friends, Sophie and Kayleigh, wrote and performed a puppet show for kindergarten students at the request of the kindergarten teacher. Jennifer was an active environmentalist. In 2005 the EWW EC Team, active in many ways in their school and community, assisted all day with the EC Expo. No task was too large or small for them to do. They exemplified the values and attitudes of good citizens and demonstrated their commitment to the environment. Jennifer was killed in the fall of 2005. The Jenny Award recognizes her contribution to EarthCARE and the environment and her commitment to making a difference.