The Cowichan Valley’s climate adaptation website has received international recognition with a Gold Hermes Creative Award.
According to the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the website was recognized as an innovative approach to helping residents prepare for climate change and provides real-time tools to track environmental conditions.
“The award-winning microsite provides real-time tools for residents to track drought levels, water usage and restrictions, fire bans and extreme weather risks,” the CVRD said in a news release. “Residents can explore interactive maps, hazard banners and downloadable guides to better understand and respond to changing conditions in the region.”
CVRD manager of environmental services Jeff Moore said the district wanted to create a reliable platform that’s easy to use for any generation, which is why it partnered with Array to develop the site.
“By working with a Vancouver Island firm, we were able to create something rooted in our community’s needs while meeting international standards of innovation,” Moore said.
Array CEO Kristina Crowson said the purpose of the project was to make something unique to the region.
“Working on this project allowed us to support the Cowichan Valley in raising awareness about climate change,” Crowson said. “Most importantly, it shares ways the community can take action.”
According to the release, the Hermes Creative Awards are an international competition that recognizes excellence in advertising, marketing and digital media.
The CVRD was one of 6,000 entries judged by a panel of industry professionals.
