Northern Health has launched a contest to design a mascot to carry the torch on its behalf during the 2015 Canada Winter Games torch relay.
It's seeking a mascot that represents all people living in the north, represents healthy living and is creative and fun. Entrants will also be asked to tell their character's story and provide a drawing of their character.
"With the 2015 Canada Winter Games less than a year away, we want to use this opportunity to highlight health in a variety of ways, and be innovative in our thinking around how to reach a wide audience," said Northern Health program manager for school and youth Karen Wonders. "Developing a fun and engaging mascot is one strategy that we can use to really make health accessible and interesting to children and youth across the north."
Submissions to the Northern Health Mascot Design Contest will be accepted until May 30 on the Northern Health Matters blog (blog.northernhealth.ca/nh-mascot-contest) and through mail-in entry (printable entry forms are available on the Northern Health Matters blog).
Submissions will then be shortlisted by a committee before a public voting period to determine the winning entry, which will be announced at the end of July.
An official Canada Winter Games mascot, Nanguz the fox, was unveiled in March. It was the creation of Kaitlyn Muir, a Grade 5 student at Hart Highlands Elementary School.
