From 21 submissions, here’s the final three designs

The jury has spoken. Today, the final three were unveiled and what a party it was. Framed on Fifth had the best Neighbour Day party in Calgary, and Water for Riley was a featured presentation.

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Patricia and Hannah, small business owners, talented artists, and exemplary community members and hosts.

Jury chair, Sally Truss, announced the short list of designs and thanked our many donors and partners. donors & partners

All three finalists are students from Alberta College of Art and Design. ACAD’s videographer, Sean, recorded the event.

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Sean, ACAD videographer, and Gena, CEO of Place2Give Foundation, at the announcement.

One student finalist was able to clear her schedule to attend.

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Water for Riley committee members, Natalie and Deborah, ACAD student designer Kaylie, and Gena

And now, here they are: our final three…. Congratulations Kale, Francesca, and Michelle. Big congratulations also to Prof. Kerry Harmer, who coached and instructed the ACAD student designers.

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Swirly Slurper
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Riley Arch
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Reflecting Blooms

Congratulations to our three finalists. The jury will soon meet to select one of these designs to be built and installed in Riley Park. Stay tuned for announcement of the selected final design.

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