Program will recognize community heroes throughout New Brunswick

MONCTON, Aug. 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Scotiabank today announced that it will extend its popular Scotiabank Game Changers program to New Brunswick in celebration of the CFL's NAPA Touchdown Atlantic game.  The program will award one community hero $10,000 towards the charity or cause of their choice at the big game between the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Moncton on September 21 at 5pm.

"Scotiabank Game Changers gives people the opportunity to look into the heart of their communities and find individuals who make a difference every day," said Martin MacCool, Scotiabank Vice President, New Brunswick, Eastern PEI District. "We know there are a lot of people in New Brunswick who are doing great things in their community, and that's why we're so excited to be able to offer this program to local residents."

For five weeks leading up to NAPA Touchdown Atlantic, Scotiabank Game Changers can be nominated by the community at large starting August 8th.  The public will have the chance to vote for their favourite Scotiabank Game Changer online. Based on a combination of fan voting and a judging panel, the winner will receive $10,000 for the charity of their choice, a VIP NAPA Touchdown Atlantic Game experience for four, and on field recognition at the CFL game on September 21^st in Moncton.

WHO CAN BE A 'SCOTIABANK GAME CHANGER'?

Scotiabank Game Changer candidates must demonstrate leadership and community involvement within one of the six Scotiabank Bright Future Philanthropic Pillars: Health, Education, Social Services, Arts, Sports and Environment. Judging criteria for the Game Changer selection is based on:

• Leadership
• Challenge
• Impact

For more information on how to nominate a Scotiabank Game Changer, to vote for a Scotiabank Game Changer and for full contest details and official rules, please visit www.scotiabankgamechangers.com/touchdownatlantic. Visit Game Changers on Facebook www.facebook.com/scotiabankgamechangers and follow us on Twitter at @ScotiaCFL  #sbgamechangers

About Scotiabank:

Scotiabank is committed to supporting the communities in which we live and work, both in Canada and abroad, through our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank Bright Future.  Recognized as a leader internationally and among Canadian corporations for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has provided on average approximately $47 million annually to community causes around the world over each of the last five years. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

SOURCE Scotiabank - Sponsorships & Donations; Scotiabank