A group of NWSS students earned special mention in the recent Care to Change video competition.
The third annual United Way competition brought in 71 entries. The competition was open to residents across B.C. People were asked to make change-making videos focusing on issues facing the Lower Mainland including childhood poverty, bullying, and seniors' social isolation.
A group of students from New Westminster Secondary School in New Westminster - Joey Chandler, Jacob Dabic, Phelan Glenn and Jethray Tecson - won a special mention for humour in their video about sharing the love. Check it out online.
Winners were awarded in two categories, youth (aged 19 and under) and adult.
The youth winner was Bullet Mouth, created by Crofton House School students Ginger Lau, Emma Lin, Sarah Kim and Emily Singh.
The adult winner was I Wish, created by Vancouver residents Frankie Law, Bruce Nip, Jimmy Sung, and Jeffrey Yim. I Wish also won the viewer's choice award, as chosen through online voting.
Winners were awarded at a gala on Feb. 16.
"Each year I'm incredibly moved and encouraged by the submissions we receive. People really do care about each other and want to do something about social issues facing their communities. The competition exemplifies United Way's vision of creating healthy, caring, and inclusive communities," said Michael McKnight, president and CEO of the United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Check out more about the competition and more videos at www.caretochange.ca
