THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE
In April 1917, Canada delivered an unprecedented victory at Vimy Ridge, with all four divisions of the Canadian Corps fighting together for the first time in the Great War. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a defining moment for Canada and is often considered to be a significant event in the birth of Canada as an independent nation. 2017 will mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
We must always remember this remarkable moment in our history, not to glorify war but to honour the heroes who fought at Vimy Ridge.
Our goal is to provide an opportunity for young Albertans (ages 14 to 24) to reflect upon and develop the SPIRIT that allowed Canadians to secure such a pivotal victory at Vimy Ridge.
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The Battle of Vimy Ridge
CONTEST ELIGIBILITY
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The SPIRIT of Vimy Ridge Social Media Contest is open to all residents of Alberta between 14–24 years of age.
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Participants under 18 years of age require parental or legal guardian consent.
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Submissions may be made on an individual basis only.
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To be eligible for judging, submissions must be received by no later than March 6 2017.
How to Enter
Create a user-generated submission that bridges the SPIRIT of Vimy Ridge to today and the future. Submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes and must be able to be uploaded to the Spirit of Vimy YouTube Channel.
Content could include: a video; a song or composition; poetry; a short play or story; a choreographed dance number; visual art such as a painting or sculpture.
CONTEST PRIZES
Monthly random draws beginning in October 2016.
The finalist in each age category (14-17 years, 18–24 years) and the people's choice will be honoured at the Lieutenant Governor's Centennial Celebration in April 2017. Top prizes include a chance to walk in the footsteps of our heroes on Vimy Ridge. Five monthly random draws will be made for $200 Staples gift cards. Winners will also receive a letter of achievement from the Lieutenant Governor.
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Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received.
Judging Criteria
Finalists in each age category will be announced in April 2017:
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Evaluation criteria will include how well each submission reflects the SPIRIT of Vimy Ridge (Sportsmanship, Perseverance, Integrity, Resiliency, Inspiration, and Teamwork)
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Does the submission have a connection to Alberta (was an effort made to use our local military museums, was there mention of Alberta military units, were there links to family members who fought at Vimy Ridge)?
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People’s choice award will be determined by the total number of views and likes each submission receives
Random draws will occur from October 2016 to February 2017. Only one random prize per entrant.
Judging by jury will occur in March 2017.
Thank you for the great submissions. The Contest is now closed.
Now it's your chance to reflect upon and show us and all of Canada the SPIRIT that allowed Canadians to secure such a pivotal victory at Vimy Ridge. Fill out the form and show us your SPIRIT.
SPIRIT of Vimy Steering Committee members:
Her Honour, the Honourable Lois Mitchell,
His Honour, Douglas Mitchell,
HCol Dennis Erker,
Loyal Edmonton Regiment,
Donna Finlay,
Finaly and Associates, Calgary,
C/WO Isaac Firt,
19th Alberta (Edm) Dragoons, Royal Cdn Army Cadet Corps,
Col Kirk Gallnger,
Chief of Staff, 3rd Canadian Division, Canadian Army,
Sharon Grant,
Chieftan Financial
Capt John Hodgson,
South Alberta Light Horse,
LCol Kyle Clapperton,
Calgary Highlanders,
Paul McCann,
Teacher, Stony Plain,
HCol [Ret’d] Stanley Milner,
Edmonton/South Alberta Light Horse,
BGen [Ret’d] Raymond Romses,
Lethbridge,
HCol Michael Shaw,
Calgary Highlanders,
Robert Twerdoclip,
VP Alberta Teachers Association
SPIRIT of Vimy is a program of the History & Heroes Foundation, a new initiative of her Honour the Honourable Lois Mitchell. For more information on the History & Heroes Foundation please call 780-427-8308.
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