The CASCADES 2010 National Award Winners

 

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Canadian Association of Science Centres
The CASCADES 2010 National Award Winners

At their 8th annual Awards Gala held in Montréal, Québec, on May 7, the Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) announced the 2010 winners of the CASCADE Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in science and technology engagement by its members.   Nominations for Best Onsite Program, Best Outreach Program, Best Exhibit or Show – Large Institution, and Best Exhibit or Show – Small Institution were adjudicated by the CASC 2010  Awards Jury. 

Best Onsite Program
2010 CASCADE Winner
Science School
Ontario Science Centre
Toronto, ON 

[Image]The Ontario Science Centre Science School (OSCSS) is a public school offering secondary science and math credits to grade twelve students from across Ontario. It is a joint project of the Ontario Science Centre, the Toronto District School Board, and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

Contact: Paul Kortenaar, Associate Director: Education: Weston Family Chair of Innovative Education, 416-696-3198, paulkortenaar@osc.on.ca   www.ontariosciencecentre.ca

 

 

 

Best Outreach Program
2010 CASCADE Winner
Community Science Celebration
Science World British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 

[Image]The theme of Science World’s Community Science (CSC) is “Discover the Science all Around You” The CSC is a week of the community-based science and technology activities, beginning with a week of engaging school-based science programs and culminating in a community-wide family event in association with key community partners.

Contact: Jo-Ann coggan, Manager, Community Engagement, 604-443-7553, jcoggan@scienceworld.ca
www.scienceworld.ca 

 

 

 

 

Best Exhibit or Show – Large Institution
2010 CASCADE Winner
Galileo Live!
The Manitoba Museum, TELUS World of Science-Calgary, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, & Planétarium de Montréal

[Image]Galileo LIVE! Is a collaboratively-produced planetarium show in celebration of the U.N.-designated International Year of Astronomy. The show features a live actor playing Gelileo, describing his new discoveries with the telescope to planetarium audiences. The show was produced by four planetarium facilities in Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal and Winnipeg.
www.manitobamuseum.ca

Contact: Scott Young, Manager, Planetarium & Science Gallery, The Manitoba Museum  204-956-2830, scyoung@manitobamuseum.ca

 

 

 

Best Exhibit or Show – Small Institution
2010 CASCADE Winner
Who am I? The Quest for Myself
Musée de la nature et des sciences de Sherbrooke

[Image]WHO AM I? is a travelling exhibition for families, helping them understand through a quest who they are and why they act so differently. Exceptionally creative and made with a small budget of 215 K, the exhibition was designed with the help of our scientific and user committees.

Contact: Julie Shaffer, Director of the Exhibition Production Centre, 819-564-3200 #239 julie.shaffer@naturesciences.qc.ca   www.naturesciences.qc.ca

 

 

About CASC
The Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC) builds capacity for its members to inspire a creative and prosperous Canada through science and technology engagement.  More than 8 million people, nearly a quarter of Canada's population, visit member centres of the Canadian Association of science centres each year. Forty-five organisations comprise the full and developing membership of the association, including science centres and museums, children's museums, nature centres, planetariums and outreach organisations.  Affliate members include organisations such as consultants, suppliers, government and industry organisations that support the interests and mandate of the association.

Contact: Tracy Ross, Executive Director, ross@sciencenorth.ca, 613-566-4247
www.canadiansciencecentres.ca