Aaron Meier of Delta Secondary in Ladner is the recipient of the 2012 Heritage Commission Scholarship in the amount of $750.
Meier's submission, a video titled The Delta Princess: A Historical Analysis, documents the last ferry that connected Ferry Road in Ladner to Woodward's Landing in Richmond.
Alexander Gaio, also of Delta Secondary, placed second in the competition, receiving a $375 scholarship for his creation of a website, Delta, A Vibrant Heritage, which is available at https: //alex.gaio.me/delta. The website provides access to information, maps and photos of Delta's noteworthy heritage sites.
Three students from Sands Secondary - Adam Patterson, Monica Nederend and Curtis Hacault - received honourable mentions for their submissions.
"It is wonderful to see youth in our community embracing our heritage and recognizing the inherent value of our past and its contribution towards shaping Delta into the community it is today," said Mayor Lois Jackson. "Delta council and the heritage commission are pleased to support youth pursuing postsecondary studies through this annual competition."
Jackson will present the first place award certificate to Meier at the July 16 council meeting. The second place award certificate presentation will take place Aug. 27.
