Contest Name
Consumer Cellular's 3rd annual Grandparent’s Day Contest with AARP, Expedia
Deadline
August 15, 2012
Website
http://www.consumercellular.com/Grandparents
Prizes and Sponsorship
Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, is launching its third annual Grandparents Day contest. People from across the country are invited to submit their favorite grandparent-related stories online via short video or written essay.
The grand prize winners can choose from a European river cruise for two, airfare included, or an Orlando vacation package for four, airfare included (both up to a $10,000 value).
Category prizes include $200 hotel coupons that can be redeemed through the AARP Travel Center www.expedia-aarp.com.
Contest Description
Oregon-based Consumer Cellular, the number one rated cellphone service provider in the U.S. and the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, is launching its third annual Grandparents Day contest. People from across the country are invited to submit their favorite grandparent-related stories online via short video or written essay. Entries will be accepted through August 15, 2012 and this year’s contest has been expanded to include more opportunities to win with two grand prizes as well as eight category prizes, all of which are provided by the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia®.
“The Grandparents Day contest was designed to honor and celebrate grandparents and the important role they play in our lives,” said John Marick, CEO of Consumer Cellular. “The heart of this contest is about family connections which is something we’re proud to promote and encourage as a company.”
The contest is open to anyone residing in the continental U.S. over 13 years of age. Entries will be accepted from July 1 through August 15 at www.grandparentsday2012.com.
All entries will be posted online, and public voting will be open from July 1 until midnight EDT on August 31.
The grand prize winners can choose from a European river cruise for two, airfare included (up to a $10,000 value), or an Orlando vacation package for four, airfare included (up to a $10,000 value).
“We’re very excited to partner with Consumer Cellular for the second year in a row to provide wonderful trips for grandparents and their families through the annual Grandparents Day contest,” said Susan Greener, Head of Expedia’s AARP Travel Center Program. “We share Consumer Cellular’s belief in the importance of family connections and are thrilled to help make a family’s vacation dream a reality.”
Category prizes include $200 hotel coupons that can be redeemed through the AARP Travel Center www.expedia-aarp.com. Winners will be selected in the following categories:
• Best Video
• Best Essay
• Best Submission by a Grandparent
• Best Submission by a Parent
• Best Submission by a Grandchild
• Best Travel-Related Story
• Most Humorous Story
• Best Cooking Story
Advice
- Submitting nominations for Consumer Cellular’s Grandparents Day contest is easy:
- 1. Visit www.grandparentsday2012.com for a complete list of contest guidelines and the official entry form.
- 2. Create a three-minute video or 500-word essay telling your favorite grandparent-related story.
- 3. Upload the submission and entry form.
