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Contest Description and Assessment Criteria:
Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
February 2025
Sponsoring Councillor: Lisa Deacon
Project Team: Kimberley Kargus (Lead), Ash Babber & Rev. Dr. James McKeown Quainoo.
Take Part in the “Our Community” Youth Infographic and Video Challenge!
As one of the fastest growing communities in the region (18.6% population growth rate), Russell Township is welcoming more and more people who bring a wealth of different backgrounds and experiences, and it’s a trend that we can expect to continue.
The Township of Russell is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where everyone is welcome and is encouraged to help make our Township a great place to live, grow, and work. In support of this commitment, the Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is inviting youth from across our region to create an original infographic featuring cultural and linguistic demographic data and information about our township. Help us tell the story of the people who make up the richness of our community.
How it works
Youth can register independently or as part of a team. Teams can have a maximum of three participants. Since you will have to consider data analysis, design and storytelling to construct your infographic or video, forming teams with diverse skill sets is recommended.
Using data from reliable sources, such as data from CANSIM (Statistics Canada's key socioeconomic database), Russell Township’s Census Profile and/or Canada’s Open Data Portal, participants create an infographic or video that profiles the rich diversity of our community through the use of demographic data.
What is “demographic data”?
Demographic data is information about groups of people according to certain attributes such as age, sex, language, country of origin and place of residence. It can include socioeconomic factors such as occupation, family status, or income.
What is an “Infographic”?
An infographic uses a 2D static graphic format to transform information and data into a visual story that is easy to understand. Be creative! Your infographic is your opportunity to draw people into a story that helps make data and statistics “real”.
To see some examples of Infographics, check out Statistics Canada’s Infographics catalogue.
Participants can also choose to create a short video (no more than 3 minutes) that uses a combination of video presentation and demographic data to present a compelling story about the richness and diversity of our community.
There will be two age groups under each category
- Infographic
- 1) age 14-17
- 2) age 18-24
- Video
- 1) age 14-17
- 2) age 18-24
The winner of the top prize in each of the four categories will receive $300. A second prize of $150 will also be awarded for each category.
Submissions can be provided in either official language (English or French).
Eligibility
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The competition is open to youth 14-24 living and/or studying in the Township of Russell.
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Each project team can include one to three members.
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All correspondence regarding the challenge will be done by email with the Infographic and Video Challenge Team: cdeiarussell@gmail.com.
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The Township of Russell will promote the Infographic and Video Challenge. This may include text and photos on its website and social media platforms.
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The data you use in your infographic or video submission must have been published by a trusted source, such as Statistics Canada, and cited appropriately. For an example of good citation, see How to Cite Statistics Canada Products.
Submission requirements
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Your original infographic in PDF format or video format.
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A 200- to 300-word description of your infographic or video, its purpose and your approach to data analysis.
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Appropriate citations for your source data.
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Infographic and video file submissions must be emailed to cdeiarussell@gmail.com.
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The submission will be considered complete once the Registration form and the Declaration and Release form is received.
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Submissions must be received before 11:59pm Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Evaluation criteria
A panel of judges drawn from the Township of Russell (1), the Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (1), the community at large (1), local high schools (1 FR and 1 EN), and one guest judge (e.g., Infographic developer or senior data or communications executive from another organisation, mayor or member of Council) will evaluate submissions based on the following three main criteria:
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content/relevance (usefulness for the audience)
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evidence base accuracy (sound data analysis)
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design (clarity, artistry and originality).
Detailed information outlining these criteria are included at the end of this document.
Media and communication
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The Township of Russell will proceed with communication activities to promote the Youth Infographic and Video Challenge which may include media releases, messages on social media, and photos.
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Participants and schools are also encouraged to do their own complementary promotion including on-site advertising and online forms of promotion.
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Reach out with questions to cdeiarussell@gmail.com
“Our Community” Infographic & Video Challenge: Assessment Grid
A strong infographic or video narrative should convey a clear and focused message that is predominantly image-led and that a general audience can understand in just a few minutes.
| Criteria | Weight | Excellent (9-10) | Well Done (7-9) | Fair (5-6) | Does not Meet (0-4) |
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| Relevance | 50% |
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| Evidence Base | 20% |
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| Design | 20% |
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| Attention to Detail | 10% |
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For questions, please contact cdeiarussell@gmail.com.