Prof. Stephen Sheppard and Adjunct Prof. David Flanders from the University of British Columbia, explain how visualizations of climate change impacts can help local decision makers plan for sea water rise in their communities.

Andrew Nguyen: Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Justin Carlson: DP, Colorist
Jef Gibbons: Music, Sound Design

Professor Jack Saddler from the University of British Columbia explains how his research team is turning bio-mass into sustainable fuel for the world.

Credits:
Andrew Nguyen: Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Justin Carlson: DP, Colorist
Jef Gibbons: Music, Sound Design

Located in the heart of the Fraser Valley in beautiful Abbotsford, BC, Columbia was founded in 1936. Columbia has a storied history of graduating students that have gone on to establish influential ministries and successful careers. Columbia offers a holistic education that’s rooted in Scripture and augmented by a socially relevant curriculum and enriching practical applications.

Credits:
Andrew Nguyen: Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Justin Carlson: Co-Producer, DP

Credit unions across British Columbia are launching a revolutionary new micro-loan program to help young people kick start their future. They are not looking for the perfect credit score, either. Just a remarkable idea. These three micro loan recipients talk about their entreprenurial challenges, their early success, and their passion to make a difference. http://www.beremarkable.com

CALAN
The founder of a Coquitlam-based non-profit promoting love and compassion.

NICOLE
A young mother and owner of a children’s consignment store in Nanaimo.

ANDREW
A poutine-loving food truck entrepreneur from Summerland.

Credits:
Andrew Nguyen: Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Justin Carlson: DP
Public Ritual: Motion Graphics

Silver Hills Bakery is a specialty bakery in Abbotsford BC, that uses unique sprouted organic whole grains to make their bagels and breads. John Stanton, founder of the “The Running Room” shares how healthy living and healthy eating can bring out the athlete in anyone.

Credits:
Justin Carlson: Producer, DP, Editor
Andrew Nguyen: Director, Co-Producer, DP

St. James Community Service Society is a leading service provider in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. They provide housing, emergency shelters, and services for the city’s most vulnerable. This video debuted at their annual fundraising event, Small Victories.

Credits:
Andrew Nguyen: Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Justin Carlson: DP

Senator Larry Campbell is presented the 2011 MHVA, by the Canadian Mental Health Association, for his support of mental health and advocacy of mental illness.

Credits:
Andrew Nguyen: Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Justin Carlson: DP

The Philanthropy Award was presented to Bob Nimi.

The Award of Distinction was presented to Hironori Kamoshita of the Japanese Gardeners’ Association.

The Community Service Award was presented to Joyce Oikawa.

The Quiet Endeavour Award is presented to Sakuya Nishimura.

The Quiet Endeavour Award is presented to Tom Teranishi.

The Heritage Award is presented to Yoko Murakami.