Media Advisory/Photo-Op - Evolutionary Spinal Board Earns Nova Scotia Students the 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award

Ontario Science Centre announces winners of national prize

TORONTO, May 14, 2012 /CNW/ - Join us as we honour the 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award winners Lifeguards Charlotte Donaldson and Megan Smith. The grade 12 students from Hants County, Nova Scotia created a Universal Spinal Board designed so rescue workers can safely move people of all ages, heights and weights who have suffered a spinal injury.

The Weston Youth Innovation Award was established to encourage and recognize young Canadian innovators and was named in recognition of The W. Garfield Weston Foundation's $15 million lead gift to the Ontario Science Centre's Agents of Change initiative, and to honour the Foundation's support and commitment to education.

WHAT:	Award Ceremony for the 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award Winners
WHEN:	Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:00 a.m. - Doors open 11:30 a.m. - Presentation to 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award Winners 11:45 a.m. - Interview opportunities with guests in attendance 12:00 p.m. - Event ends
WHO:	Charlotte Donaldson and Megan Smith, 2012 Weston Youth Innovation Award Winners Lesley Lewis, CEO, Ontario Science Centre Dr. Hooley McLaughlin, Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre and Chair Award Jury Serena Mitchell, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, Award Jury Member Susan Cohen, Executive Director, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation
WHERE:	Weston Family Innovation Centre on Level 6, Ontario Science Centre  770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON

 

Media Contacts:

Christine Crosbie, Media Relations Officer, Ontario Science Centre
416-696-3191 Cell: 416895-5482 [email protected]

Jefferson Darrell, Media Relations Officer, Ontario Science Centre
416-696-3154 [email protected]