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Style To WIN!

Posted on: January 8th, 2012 by carolyn

The Aveda Institute is giving away 5 full scholarships to their hair schools in 5 different cities across Canada.  To win, submit a video explaining why you were Born To Style.  This is a judged contest.  Pull out all the stops, the pizazz and the sizzle, because you have to convince a panel of celebrity judges from across Canada (from 5 cities: Victoria, Vancouver, Calagry, Winnipeg and Toronto) why you should win.

HOW TO WIN!
STEP 1: MAKE A VIDEO
… showing you were Born To Style, along with why you’ve got the talent, passion and determination it takes to develop your hairstyling skills with the Aveda Institute Canada.

STEP 2: UPLOAD & SHARE
… visit the Aveda Institue Scholarship website to enter the contest.  Upload your video (before March 31st 2012) then share your entry with the world!  Get your family, friends, fans and followers to rate your video.

STEP 3: HAIR SHOWDOWN
… the panel of hair and beauty professionals, along with our faculty, will select 5 aspiring hairstylists in each city (see above) to advance to the final round.  The selected future hairstylists will  participate in a live “head-to-head” competition and runway show, putting together a complete look in front of a panel of style experts and hairstyling heavy hitters.  The winner in each city will be awarded a full scholarship to the Aveda Institute hair school!

JUDGING CITERIA
1. boldness and clarity of artistic vision
2. originality and creativity
3. candidate demonstaites they are fashion forward and understands the Aveda mission
4. overall impression

FULL RULES

ABOUT THE AVEDA INSTITUTE
The Aveda Institute is a top hair school that takes talented and creative individuals and turns out professional hair artists.  These skilled artisans are highly creative and their best work graces the covers and editorial pages of the worlds best fashion magazines.

For more information on the institute and their program, check out the Aveda Institute Canada website.

Get Clicking With Lenzr

Posted on: October 22nd, 2011 by carolyn

I have exciting news, not only does Lenzr (@lenzr) have four new contests to enter, but three of them are now open to all of Canada and the U.S.  I have also been announced as a Lenzr judge and will be helping to pick the winners of the photo contests.  So get out your camera and start clicking to win!

4 NEW PHOTO CONTESTS

Sponsored by ShaSha Natural Artisan Bakery
An organic ingredients e-store.

What does your daily bread look like?  Are you a baker who loved to knead and punch?  Do you buy the soft squishy white bread in the grocery aisle?  Or are you on a carb-free diet?   Take a few snapshots of your favourite loaves, rolls, buns or flatbreads.  Homebaked or otherwise.  Remember to include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on October 1st 2011. Entries accepted until November 25th 2011. Voting begins on November 15th 2011. Voting ends on November 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on December 1st 2011. Contest open to all of Canada and the U.S.  NOTE: You are welcome to enter as many photographs into the contest as you wish.  However, only one of your images will be eligible for the Top 10.

Sponsored by Jib.ca
A boutique marketing agency of social media contests.

It’s easy to head down to your local shop and buy a Halloween costume, but there is nothing like a homemade one.  One that you have imagined, created, crafted or built.  Either dig up those shots of you as a kid, an adult or your munchkins in hand-crafted costumes or take some new ones.  Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on October 1st 2011. Entries accepted until November 25th 2011. Voting begins on November 15th 2011. Voting ends on November 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on December 1st 2011. Contest open to all of Canada and the U.S.  NOTE: You are welcome to enter as many photographs into the contest as you wish.  However, only one of your images will be eligible for the Top 10.

Sponsored by Solarsoft
A production planning and inventory management software company.

The sponsor is seeking photogaphs they can use on their website and/or in their white papers.  Take your best shot of warehouses, stock ready to be shipped, stacks of identical boxes, or stockpiles of anything unusual or interesting.  You have to impress the judges and include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on October 1st 2011. Entries accepted until November 25th 2011. Voting begins on November 15th 2011. Voting ends on November 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on December 1st 2011. Contest open to all of Canada and the U.S.  NOTE: You are welcome to enter as many photographs into the contest as you wish.  However, only one of your images will be eligible for the Top 10.

Sponsored by The Calum Ross Team
A Toronto mortgage broker.

Do you have a delapidated abode in your neighborhood, or do you live in a fixer-upper?  Get out your camera and the peeling paint, curled shingles or hanging sutters can garner you a prize.  Include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on October 10th 2011. Entries accepted until December 25th 2011. Voting begins on December 15th 2011. Voting ends on December 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on January 1st 2012. Contest open to all of Canada.  NOTE: You are welcome to enter as many photographs into the contest as you wish.  However, only one of your images will be eligible for the Top 10.

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ENTER!

There is still time to enter and get votes to be in the Top 10 or just vote for your favourite pictures the judges will vote upon.  Entries and voting ends October 25th.

Win $250 in battery operated yard tools courtesy of  a property maintenance landscaping and lawn care company.

Win a Sony Laptop courtesy of Ottawa metal roofing company.

Win a $400 photo license from Nora Camps, a business storyteller.

 

WINNER’S UPDATE!
Check out previous promotions, the stats and the winners! ARCHIVES

Shop, Share, Earn & WIN!

Posted on: September 23rd, 2011 by carolyn

zuuzs (@zuuzs) is the place where friends meet to shop, share, earn and now WIN!

Nectar Online Media Inc. (the parent company of zuuzs) created a unique shopping and social experience website that allows communities of like-minded individuals to shop, share and earn together.

This month, to attract new members to try out their site, and all it’s fantastic features, zuuzs is running a SPREESTAKES!  They are giving away $1000 to spend anywhere a VISA, MasterCard or AmEx debit card is accepted, but why wouldn’t you use it on their site, and earn cash back on your win?!

ENTER HERE.

It’s open to the U.S. and closes on October 7th 2011.  There is one entry per person, plus referral entries.

Before you enter, remember my #1 tip; Always Read The Rules!

FULL RULES HERE.

GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN!

Get Clicking! 4 New Lenzr Photo Contests

Posted on: July 21st, 2011 by carolyn

WINNER’S UPDATE!
Check out previous promotions, the stats and the winners! ARCHIVES

4 NEW PHOTO CONTESTS

Sponsored by Zonelife
A Cambridge ON furnace installer.
The summer season is, cost-wise, the best time
to think about furnace replacement or installation.

As if it’s not already hot enough, let’s talk FIRE! You won’t be clicking pictures by the campfire or outdoor fire pit. You’ll either need to dig out those great family shots around the fireplace from last Christmas or suffer the heat and build a roaring fire indoors mid-summer. The cozier the scene, the better. Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on July 16th 2011. Voting begins on August 15th 2011. Voting ends on August 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on September 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

Sponsored by Making Waves Boatel
A unique Toronto bed and breakfast that’s as
downtown as you’ll find in Canada’s largest city.

Have you ever visited Toronto or been a tourist in your own city? Do you live near or pass by a famous Toronto tourist attraction each day. Well, find those T.O. holiday pictures or remember to take your camera to work. You could use your cellphone picture, but the judges are looking for the type of photo you’d like to see in a travel publication. Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on July 16th 2011. Voting begins on August 15th 2011. Voting ends on August 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on September 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

Sponsored by Donna Dolphy Hair
A Yorkville salon who’s a leader in the
Canadian hair and fashion industry.

Do you have an unusual or funky haircut? Does your best friend? Take photos of those with unique personalities inside and out. Don’t rule out beautiful or iconic hairstyles. Remember, this isn’t Ellen’s bad hair photo contest. You have to impress the judges and include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on July 16th 2011. Voting begins on August 15th 2011. Voting ends on August 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on September 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

Sponsored by Allegro Freight Services Inc.
An international air freight company that’s constantly
keeping objects in motion over land, sea and sky.

Capture an object, person or animal in motion. Set your camera to fast action mode and photograph balls flying, kids running or cats jumping. Be sure your photograph illustrates which direction the movement is heading. Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on July 16th 2011. Voting begins on August 15th 2011. Voting ends on August 25th 2011. (Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on September 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

4 New Summer Photo Contests by LENZR

Posted on: June 10th, 2011 by carolyn

If you have not been to LENZR (@lenzr) for awhile, you are in for a treat!  They recently revamped and updated their entire website.  Not only does it have an amazing new look, but a heap of new features including: a forum, widgets and customizable member accounts.

WINNER’S UPDATE!
Check out the new Previous Contest section.  They post the promotion, the stats and the winners!  ARCHIVES

4 NEW SUMMER PHOTO CONTESTS

Sponsored by Nuden Vinyl Products
An Ottawa roofing company that really stands behind their work.

If you live in a growing suburban neighborhood like I do, a construction site isn’t more than a few doors away.  Or do you pass one of dozens of condominium building sites in any major city?  Get out your camera and start clicking!  Please include the street address so LENZR can reference the construction site and see how far along the building has progressed by the end of the promotion.  Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges.  ENTER HERE

Contest begins on June 1st 2011. Voting begins on July 15th 2011. Voting ends on July 25th 2011. ( Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on August 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

Sponsored by Stafflink
An IT staffing firm known for their imaginative and efficient work.

If you work like I do, your office party are going to be pretty boring — party of one!  Or do you work for a crazy dot com start up and your team has pizza and beer every Friday at 5pm? Send in your upbeat or deadbeat office party photos. Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges.  ENTER HERE

Contest begins on June 1st 2011. Voting begins on July 15th 2011. Voting ends on July 25th 2011. ( Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on August 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

Sponsored by Cunningham
Toronto Accountants who are very web savvy and specialize in numbers.

Ever tilt your head back on the office chair during a boring meeting and count the ceiling tiles?  Ever count the number of cars on a passing train with your kids?  Take a photo of what you can count on!  In 140 characters describe why your picture is the best counting exercise and clues as the the correct answer to the number of objects/items in the photo. ENTER HERE

Contest begins on June 1st 2011. Voting begins on July 15th 2011. Voting ends on July 25th 2011. ( Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on August 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

Sponsored by Complete Home Concepts
An Ontario sunrooms specialist known for their quality and efficiency.

I call it “God light” when I see streams of light filtering through the clouds.  This is a tricky photo contest as you have to time it just right.  If your cellphone has a camera, all the better to catch that surprise image and enter. Also include an 140 character description that will help garner you votes and impress the judges.  ENTER HERE

Contest begins on June 1st 2011. Voting begins on July 15th 2011. Voting ends on July 25th 2011. ( Top Ten advance to Judges.) Contest ends on August 1st 2011. Contest open to all Canadians age 13+ excluding Quebec.

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