TORONTO, May 31, 2011 /CNW/ -
WHAT: | On Thursday, June 2nd, Scotiabank and Green Living will roll out the red carpet to celebrate innovations in the energy efficient home movement and announce the first ever EcoLiving Award recipients at a gala ceremony at the AGO. |
The awards program is the first of its kind in Canada and was developed to honour and encourage Canadians who are leading the way with home energy solutions. $75,000 is up for grabs across three categories: Business Leader Award ($50,000); Innovator Award ($15,000); and Student Award ($10,000). The winners were chosen by an independent panel of experts for their innovative home energy-efficiency solutions. | |
WHO: |
Judges Tom Rand, Author, Cleantech Advisor and Practice Lead, MaRs Thomas Mueller, Founding Director, Canada Green Building Council Andre Fautex, journalist and publisher/editor, La Maison Lisa Rochon, architecture critic, the Globe and Mail Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director, Environmental Defence Canada |
Award Finalists Shaun Loney, Winnipeg, Manitoba Stuart Lombard, Toronto, Ontario Jamie James, Toronto, Ontario Axel Lerche and Scott Tidd, Bathurst, New Brunswick Rob van Adrichem, Prince George, British Columbia Jonathan Ursini, Woodbridge, Ontario Ken and John Smith, Calgary, Alberta Patrick Leslie, Kingston, Ontario Eden Full, Calgary, Alberta |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, June 2, 2011 Reception 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 Awards announcement 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
WHERE: |
Baillie Court Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, Ontario |
Photo Opportunity: |
Winners, finalists, judges |
WHY: | An increasing interest in both saving on energy costs and preserving the environment has brought the topic of efficient energy use to the forefront for Canadians. The Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards and the EcoLiving Program focus on residential energy efficiency. The Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards recognize entrants that have demonstrated the capacity to generate public interest and excitement around home energy efficiency. |
About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is one of North America's premier financial institutions and Canada's most international bank. With more than 70,000 employees, Scotiabank Group and its affiliates serve some 18.6 million customers in more than 50 countries around the world. Scotiabank offers a broad range of products and services including personal, commercial, corporate and investment banking. With assets above $571 billion (as at April 30, 2011), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto (BNS) and New York Exchanges (BNS). For more information please visit www.scotiabank.com.
About GreenLiving
Green Living Enterprises is a pioneer and leader in developing social and environmental marketing programs that keep consumers and clients at the forefront of the green agenda. Green Living Enterprises is a full-service, one-stop solution for green marketing, product and program development, custom publishing, and event management. Green Living Enterprises, an authentically green company, also includes Greenlivingonline.com and The Green Living Show, North America's largest green consumer show, dedicated to easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable lifestyle.
Deborah Clark, Scotiabank Media Communications, 416-933-0646, deborah_clark@scotiacapital.com
Annette Borger, Green Living Enterprises, 416-988-7086, aborger@green-living.ca