Essay Contests

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Glamalert Mom's Weekend Essay Contest - US 18+
(ends Sept 9 - once per person/email)
Today’s working moms do it all—from reading bedtime stories to reading scripts, hitting the playground to hitting the stage. Submit a story on how you juggle your busy life.
Win a mini wardrobe from Dockers and 4 day getaway for two.

Cosmopolitan Essay Contest - US/CN 18+,vPQ
(ends Sept 9 - once per person/email) The Rules
In 250 words or less, describe how your man captures the free and adventuresome spirit of Mustang Blue. Think your guy has got what it takes to be a Mustang man? Tell us now and you could win a $500 super-sexy night on the town and a Mustang Blue fragrance prize package. Plus, the winning entry will be featured in a later issue of Cosmo.

Real Simple Life Lessons Essay Contest - US 19+
(ends Sept 9 - once per person/email) The Rules
Submit an essay describing the most important day of your life. Essays should be a maximum of 1,500 words and typed and double-spaced on 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper.
Grand Prize: $3,000 cash.

Laugh Your Gas Off One-Liner Contest - US 18+
(ends Sept 12 - once per person/email) The Rules
Create a one-liner telling us why you think a FAT BOY is better.
Win a trip for two (2) to the Talledega, Alabama race the weekend of October 4-5th, 2008. Trip package includes roundtrip, coach-class air transportation for two (2) from a major airport near winner’s home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) to major airport near Talladega, Alabama; two (2) days and one (1) night accommodations at a hotel of the sponsor’s choice (double bed, double occupancy), and $250 spending money. Winner must travel on dates determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion in October 2008, or prize will be forfeited. ARV: $2,000.

HearSay Caption Contest - US 18+
(ends Sept 15 - once per person/email)
Submit a caption for the featured photo. to enter for a prize of 10 popular music CDs.

Backpacker /Sierra Designs Essay Contest - US/CN vPQ
(ends Sept 20 - once per person/email)
In 250 words or less, explain why you should be the next Sierra Gear-oligist.
Win a Sierra tent, sleeping bag and hard shell jacket.

Real Simple South Beach Living Essay Contest - US 21+
(ends Sep 21 - once per theme per person) The Rules
In 50 words or less, write about how you nurture yourself to live well.
Win a 3 day trip for four to a Canyon Ranch Spa.
Nurture Theme Prizes: (100) An on-the-go nail kit.
Nourishing Theme Prizes: (100) A Real Simple water bottle.
Refreshing Theme Prizes: (100) A scented travel candle.

Seventeen Jeans Style Contest - US 13-24
(ends Sept 21 - once per person/email)
Submit a story about how you express your personality through fashion in 150 words or less, along with a photo and/or video upload (no more than 3 minutes).
Win a $1,000 AZ Jeans gift card.
Runners-Up Prizes: (30) A $50 AZ Jeans gift card.

Oprah Warm Memories Contest - US 21+
(ends Sept 23 - once per person/email)
Share your most memorable food moment.
Win a GE Café appliance of your choice to the value of $4,999 including delivery and basic installation.

Latina Magazine Find the Sally in You Contest - US 18+
(ends Sept 30 - once per person/email)
Briefly write about what type of "Sally" you are - a Sally Mom, a Glamorous Sally, a Green Sally? Share your personality and lifestyle, and how you've tailored your beauty routine to suit your needs.
Win a gift basket of Sally Hansen products valued at $500.

Rubbermaid Review Sweepstakes - US/CN 21+,vPQ
(ends Sept 30 - once per product person/email)
Rate and review a Rubbermaid product.
Win a 75 Qt DuraChill Wheeled 5-Day Cooler, a TakeAlongs Deep Square Container Set (7F54), a TakeAlongs Twist and Seal Set (7H99), a TakeAlongs Rectangle Set (7F55), two Blue Ice Weekender Packs (1034), two Blue Ice Blankets, and two 20 oz Chug Bottles.

Tootsie Rolls Essay Contest - contig US 18+
(ends Sept 30 - once per person/email)
In up to 100 words, explain in a unique, ingenious and fun way "Why I Love Tootsie Roll".
Win 27 lbs. of assorted Tootsie Roll candies.

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Passion for Pudding Contest - US 16+
(ends Oct 15 - once per person/email) The Rules
Finish this sentenc: "Kozy Shack is so good that..." in fifty words or less (not including those 6 words).
Win a grand prize of $10,000 and four second-place finishers will each receive $2,500.
Note: need the 10-digit UPC code from a Kozy Shack pudding package. Try 7349109300, 7349109500, 7349102000,7349152000.

Condenast Traveler Dream Trip Contest - US/CN 18+,vPQ
(ends October 16 - unlimited entry)
Submit an essay: If you win the contest, where would you like to go? What would you like to do? And why? This is an important part of your entry and will be submitted to the judges. Then upload your favorite travel moment photo.
Win a trip to the destination of your choice, to the value of $25,000.
Finalist Prizes: (45) A video camera.
People's Choice Prizes: (9) A Digital SLR Camera and a $1,000 Expedia credit.
Sweepstakes Prizes: (9) A Louis Vuitton bag and travel accessories.

Hallmark Magazine Best Pet Story Contest - US 18+
(ends Oct 19 - once per person/email)
Submit your best pet story, an essay of approximately 500 words that describes a dog's or cat's funniest habit, trick or adventure.
Win a one-year supply of BLUE dog or cat food. ARV $300

Advance America Who Is There For You Essay Contest - US 18+
(ends Oct 21 - unlimited entry - judging 11/04) The Rules
In 1,000 words or less, nominate a person who has been there for you.
Win $25,000 cash for yourself, and $25,000 cash for your "Who Is There For You" nominee.
First Prize: $5,000 cash for yourself, and $5,000 cash for your "Who Is There For You" nominee.
Note: there is a sweepstakes top enter here for a daily prize of a $100 Visa gift card.

Castrol GTX Garage Kings Essay Contest - licensed US 18+
(ends October 31 - once per person/email)
In 200 words or less nominate your trusted mechanic as the Castrol GTX Garage King and explain why your mechanic deserves this title.
Win a $25,000 garage makeover for your mechanic, and $5,000 cash for yourself.
Honorable Mention Prizes: (10) A Castrol shirt for yourself and your mechanic.

Eprize Irwin Vise-Grip Story Essay Contest - US 18+
(ends October 31 - once per person/email) The Rules
Upload a photo (or choose one from the website) that accurately displays your Vise-Grip story and provide a description of your Vise-Grip story.
Win a custom all-new IRWIN Vise-Grip custom chopper OR $25,000 cash.
First Prize: A $1,000 Cabela's gift card.
Second Prize: A $500 Cabela's gift card.
Finalist Prizes: (3) An overnight trip for two to the IRWIN VISE-GRIP Tell Us Your Vise-Grip Story Press Event in New York City.
Semi-Finalist Prizes: (10) A tool bag of IRWIN Vise-Grip pliers and wrenches.

Castrol Garage King Essay Contest - licensed US drivers 18+
(ends Oct 31 - once per person/email - judging 12/01) The Rules
In 200 words or less nominate your trusted mechanic as the Castrol GTX Garage King and tell us why your mechanic deserves this title. The Winning essay will be selected on the basis of the best statement of “Why I Trust My Mechanic”. Essay must be in English or Spanish, must be the original work of the entrant, must not violate any copyright or other rights, and must not have been previously published.
GP: a garage makeover for either their business or home location valued at $25,000 to up-grade the appearance of the garage, allow the mechanic to add additional equipment, tools, furniture or electronics. The makeover cannot be used towards renovations or construction.
The person who nominated the mechanic will win a prize of $5,000. Honorable Mention (10) Mechanics and their Nominators will win a Castrol shirt ARV $20.

Eprize Clorox Classroom Heroes Contest - US 18+
(ends Nov 1 - once per person/email) The Rules
Nominate a teacher (K-8th grade), and describe how the teacher promotes a healthy classroom, what healthy habits the students learn from the teacher, and the ways the teacher is a Healthy Classroom Hero.
Win a $10,000 cash prize.
Teacher Prize: $10,000 cash and a 3 day/2 night trip for two to New York City to be a guest on a taping of The View.
Consumer Prize: $200 of Clorox products.
Potential winners will be notified by mail, email or phone on or around December 15, 2008.

Crown Royal Essay Contest - US 21+,vCA / TN entry only via snail
(ends Nov 21 - daily per person/email - judging 1/02/09) The Rules
Win an ultimate race experience at Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, VA that may include some or all of the following: dropping the green flag to start the race, meeting the Crown Royal NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, pre-race tour of pit row, infield access, access to the Crown Royal luxury suite and RV during the race, access to Victory Lane at end of the race, Crown Royal racing souvenirs, round trip coach class airfare to the race city from the major airport closest to the winner's residence, double occupancy room accommodations for three days/two nights, per diem, ground transportation between destination airport/hotel and hotel/race track. ARV: $7,500.
(10) Finalist Prizes: A trip for two to the 2009 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL with airfare, 3-days hotel, tickets to the race, Crown Royal chalet access, infield access, pre-race tour of pit row, meeting the Crown Royal NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, per diem and ground transportation between destination airport/hotel and hotel/race track. ARV $3,000.

Monthly: Tim's Snacks Contest - US 18+
(ends Dec 31 - monthly per person/email) The Rules
Submit your favorite story (Crunch Tale) about Tim's chips.
Win a case of 12 bags, 7.75 oz or larger of Tim's assorted potato chips.

Destination Weddings Mexico Essay Contest - US 18+
(ends Dec 31 - once per person/email) The Rules
*In 500 words or less, describe why you deserve to win a beautiful destination wedding in Mexico. *Include a photo of you and your fiancée to improve your chances of winning.
Win a $30,000 wedding package at the Palace Resorts in Mexico, including 5 nights accommodations, an elegant wedding reception, a wedding gown from Demetrios, Bridesmaids dresses from The Dessy Group, men's attire from After Six, and wedding invitations and accessories from Destination Romance By Dawn.

Destination Weddings Occidental Essay Contest - US 18+
(ends December 31 - once per person/email) The Rules
Submit an essay detailing your dream wedding.
Win an Occidental Hotels & Resorts Grandest Moments Honeymoon package, including 4 nights of Royal Club accommodations, in-room champagne with edible fruit display, turn down service nightly, wedding ceremony for up to 10 guests, wedding décor, bridal bouquet and groom's boutonniere, music, judge & documentation services, wedding cake, champagne toast, semi-private reception for up to 10 guests, bride and groom's manicure and pedicure, bride and groom's massage therapy.

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