Make Some Noise, a documentary series about teenagers and their attempts to make the world a better place, has won the $50,000 Shaw Rocket Prize celebrating the best in youth television programming.

The series, produced by Brian Hamilton and Heather Hawthorn-Doyle for Vancouver's Omni Films Productions, beat out three other finalists:

• Hope for the Future, from Sea to Sea Productions.
• Instant Star, from Epitome Pictures.
• Amberwood Entertainment's The Snow Queen.

"All four finalists have put forth exceptional high-quality programming for families and youth, and are shining examples of the talent and creativity of Canada's television production industry," said Annabel Slaight, chairwoman of the Shaw Rocket Prize.

"It was a privilege to have such dynamic and engaging shows vie for this award and we congratulate them all."

The Shaw Rocket Prize, established two years ago, recognizes the year's best television shows for family or youth ages 13 to 17.

Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 from 18 schools across Canada determined the winner after an international panel of industry experts in children's television and media selected the four finalists.

"Make Some Noise was awe-inspiring," said one student juror. "It was very educational and opened our eyes to what's happening in the world. The art direction was fantastic, the storyline was excellent, and the camera work and music were superb."