Elluminate, Inc provides proven, best-in-class solutions for real-time online learning and collaboration that deliver exceptional outcomes. So you can engage more students in more ways to transform the teaching and learning experience. The Elluminate Live! virtual classroom features high-quality voice over the Internet, robust interactive functionality, and unique No User Left Behind™ technology that supports multiple platforms and low-bandwidth connectivity. Millions of users at academic institutions worldwide have experienced the Elluminate difference: enhancing learning opportunities for existing students, reaching out to new students, and leveraging limited teaching resources. We are proud to use Elluminate Live! for our launch events. Elluminate will be sponsoring a tech toy as a team weekly prize and to two audience members. Instructors and institutions will have an opportunity to win their own Elluminate Live Virtual Room.

APPLE Canada will be sponsoring our Grand Prize by donating a MacBook to each member of the winning team. The MacBook is perfectly designed for a mobile lifestyle. MacBook features 1.83GHz or 2.0GHz Intel Core Duo (667MHz frontside bus) with 13.3-inch TFT glossy widewsceen, and 512MB of 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (PC2-5300) upgradeable to 2GB of RAM. 60GB of Serial ATA hard disk. The graphic card is similar to Mac mini (Intel-based), integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics processor with 64 MB of DDR2 SDRAM shared with main memory.

Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Design Premium software is the designer's dream toolkit for print, web, and mobile publishing. It combines all-new versions of essential tools for producing everything from professional page layouts to rich interactive experiences in a unified, intuitive environment. Experience the ultimate creative toolset with Adobe® InDesign® CS3 for page layout, Photoshop® CS3 Extended for specialized image editing, Illustrator® CS3 for vector graphics creation, Flash® CS3 Professional for interactive design, Dreamweaver® CS3 for web design and development, and Acrobat® 8 Professional for Adobe PDF workflows. Adobe will be giving this software to two audience members and as the third place Grand Prize.

BC Hydro for Generations. Green and Clean Power. One of BC Hydro's business objectives is to rank among the top 25% of North America's energy companies in terms of our sustainability performance. BC Hydro has an abundant renewable foundation – our large hydroelectric generating facilities – upon which to build an energy portfolio with clean and green resource components. BC Hydro has been innovative promoting green energy development by acquiring energy from independent power producers. Green energy alone cannot meet all of B.C.'s electricity needs but it holds great promise for the province. It's good for the environment and for communities – and it's good for B.C.'s economy as well. BC Hydro will be sponsoring a weekly challenge with kits of energy efficient home products and BC Hydro branded items for team members, audience members, and VIP's.

Lambda Solutions provides cutting edge blended learning products and services!
We have implemented eLearning solutions for many tier-1 companies and academic institutions throughout North America including Rogers Communications Inc., BC Hydro, Kumon, Vancity, PMC-Sierra, ICBC, Kodak-Creo, Simon Fraser University, BC Campus, BCIT, and more. Our team, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, delivers an unparalleled combination of strategy, creativity and technology to produce solutions that deliver results for our client partners.
Lambda Solutions' core competenices include creating custom self-paced elearning courses as well as customizing and implementing the open source learning management system, Moodle. Lambda Solutions is sponsoring Rolling Computer BackPacks as audience prizes and a grand prize.

Able Cresting, Delivering Excellence by Providing Quality. Looking for promotional products? Whether you are looking for a specific item or just browsing for ideas, our site is your one-stop shopping source. From fun items to the traditional, you can easily shop for some of the hottest items on the market. Able Cresting is sponsoring hoodies for all team participants.

Radical Entertainment is a video game developer located in Vancouver, British Columbia. We are proud to have recently released hit titles such as Scarface: The World is Yours, Crash Tag Team Racing, Hulk: Ultimate Destruction and The Simpsons Hit & Run. Did you know that Scarface is the 8th title from Radical that has sold over 1 million units and the 4th title to ship over 2 million units?! At Radical we’re here to create great games and learn and have fun while we’re doing so. Radical Entertainment will be sponsoring an Xbox 360 game console with Crash of the Titans and Fear, and a Wii Console with Crash of the Titans and Scarface.

SaltSpring Kayaking on SaltSpring Island, BC, Canada. We are dedicated to safely introducing you to the magical experience of recreational and educational kayaking. Our carefully planned tours are co-operative adventures designed to gently engage your mind with abundant nature, and nudge your body into active relaxation. Our tour fleet is comprised of state-of-the art fiberglass kayaks, fully equipped with lightweight paddles; spray skirts, lifejackets, and pumps. While creature comforts such as excellent meals are the hallmark of our service credo at SaltSpring Kayaking, we believe that our passage through these pristine areas shall leave a trace only in our hearts and minds. SaltSpring Kayaking will be sponsoring a team prize of a one day kayaking adventure.

SunPeaks Resort is centrally located in the interior of British Columbia, and only a 45 minute drive from Kamloops. The interior of British Columbia is known throughout the world for its light and dry powder. There is 3,678 skiable acres on three mountains, with 121 runs that includes twelve gladed areas. It is the second largest skiable terrain in British Columbia, and third largest in Canada. SunPeaks ski resort will be sponsoring adult one day adult lift tickets as a team prize and two audience prizes.

Hyak Wilderness Adventures has been committed to offering BC's finest rafting experience since 1980. The beautiful and exciting rivers we run have been carefully selected so you may experience them at their optimum water levels. Since starting with a modest fleet of 4 rafts, our company has grown to become the largest rafting fleet in Western Canada. We now have a wide variety of rafts to offer the perfect rafting adventure whether you're a first time rafter or an experienced adrenaline junkie. Hyak Wilderness Adventures will be sponsoring a team prize of a one day river rafting adventure.

Prince of Whales Whale Watching is the largest and safest environmentally friendly year round whale watching & eco-adventure company in Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Princes of Whales excursions leave Victoria’s Inner Harbour on a regular schedule throughout the spring, summer and fall. Passengers embark on a wildlife cruise up to 100-kilometres in length in search of killer whales, grey whales, minke whales, or even humpback whales. A variety of smaller marine mammals and sea birds are often seen as well. The company strives to provide an exciting experience that is both safe and educational. Prince of Whales will be sponsoring a whale watching tour as team prize and for two audience prizes.

Enjoy a two night stay for two at Cherry Point Place, a newly built self-catering oceanfront private vacation suite (additional couple extra). Stroll through private, sloping gardens or lounge in the comfort of your self-contained 4 room waterfront retreat while gazing at panoramic views of the Gulf Islands, Mount Baker and Saanich Peninsula. Watch birds and marine mammals feast amidst nature's garden. See eagles and ospreys soar and dive to feed in the nurturing waters of Satellite Channel fed from the abundance of the Cowichan Bay estuary. Cherry Point Place is an ideal place for a romantic and secluded getaway. Our two bedroom suite includes fridge, appliances, dishes, linens, cable TVs & DVD/VCR (catering service available by request). Relax on the private decks and hot tub, or unwind in the Jacuzzi tub in your own private and spacious bathroom. For more information, click here, or check out our photo set on Flickr. For information and details, email Pam or Randy at rlabonte@shaw.ca.

WiZiQ is a highly advanced learning system where teachers and learners can meet in real time using just a PC with an internet connection. Doing away the constraints of physical distance between the teacher and the learner, WiZiQ uses a virtual classroom application that is fully equipped with 2-way audio, text chat, whiteboard, PowerPoint and PDF Document sharing capabilities allowing an instantaneous exchange of notes between the teacher and the learner. They can write queries and solutions easily on the whiteboard that are displayed on the computer screens of both the participants at the same time; making the personal tutoring a highly interactive and rich learning experience. WiziQ is sponsoring $50.00 iTunes gift certificates for audience and team prizes.