The Dayton Regional Green Initiative wants to know what Miami Valley residents do to help the environment—in your home, in your car, at the office or out and about! We want to see your pictures and videos of you doing what you do best:practicing sustainability!
If your idea is chosen as the winner, you’ll present it at the Dayton Regional Green Sustainability Luncheon on August 27 at the Crown Plaza. You’ll also get free lunch, $100and a DRG water tumbler!
Show DRG how you’re being green in your everyday life by submitting pictures and videos in one of the following ways:
- Tweet your picture or video and tag it with #DaytonRegionalGreen. (Be sure to follow @DRG3Ohio while you’re at it!)
- Post your picture or video on our Facebook page and tag it with #DaytonRegionalGreen.
Be sure to include a short description of your green practice that’s shown in the multimedia you submit. DRG staff and committee members will select a winner based on creativity, sustainability and practicality. Please submit your idea by August 13, 2014.
OFFICIAL RULES
All participants, by virtue of their entry, agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions.
Sponsors. This contest is brought to you by the Dayton Regional Green Initiative (“DRG”). Contest sponsor can be reached by mail at: Dayton Regional Green Initiative, Attn: DRG3, 451 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422.
Eligible Participants. Participants must be a legal U.S. and Ohio resident to enter. Participants 18 years of age or older must have parental consent to participate.
How to Play. Participants will be entered into the sweepstakes when the submit content (either photos or video clips) via social media (Facebook or Twitter) using the hashtag #DaytonRegionalGreen. Participants will automatically be entered into the contest by 1) using the #DaytonRegionalGreen hashtag on Twitter or 2) posting content to the Dayton Regional Green Initiative’s Facebook timeline (http://facebook.com/DaytonRegionalGreen).
Contest begins on July 14, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. EST and ends on August 13, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. EST. All entries must be uploaded, posted or tagged by 5:00 p.m. EST on August 13, 2014 to be considered for the contest.
One prize per household. One winner will be selected from the entries based on a selection committee’s determination of creativity, sustainability and practicality. The selection committee will be composed of DRG employees and committee members. Winners will be notified within 24 hours of the prize drawing via the social medium used to submit the winning entry. DRG is not responsible for malfunctions or errors in submitting forms for entry.
Prizes. One winner will receive 1) an invitation to present their winning idea to the Dayton Regional Green Sustainability Luncheon on August 27, 2014 at Top of the Market in Dayton, 2) free lunch at the event provided by Top of the Market, 3) a $100 gift certificate, and 4) a DRG water tumbler. The winner can pick up his/her prize at the DRG luncheon event or by arranging for later prize pick-up by calling (937) 225-6423.
Revocation of prize. If a winner is not able to claim his or her prize within one week of notification, or if the winner fails to provide proper identification, or if an announced winner is determined to be an ineligible participant, then in any such case DRG shall declare the prize forfeited, and proceed to select a new winner from the remaining eligible entries.
Odds of Winning. One prize will be awarded. Each entrant’s odds of winning depend on the number of entries received as well as the displayed creativity, sustainability and practicality of each submission.
Privacy. DRG will not sell, trade or otherwise circulate information provided by participants to third parties. Information provided during entry will be kept solely for DRG’s record. DRG reserves the right to use any photos or videos submitted for this contest in future promotions or publications. By submitting a photo or video with the #DaytonRegionalGreen hashtag, participants allow DRG to use their content with proper attribution in future promotions.
Release of Liability. Entrants agree that DRG shall not be responsible or liable for any losses, damages or injuries of any kind resulting from participation in the contest or any contest-related activity, or from participants’ acceptance, receipt, possession and/or use or misuse of the prize(s), and have not made any warranty, representation or guarantee express or implied, in fact or in law, with respect to the prize(s), including, without limitation, to such prize’s quality or fitness for a particular purpose.
Decisions are final. The decisions of DRG concerning any and all matters with respect to this contest shall be final. DRG is not responsible for telecommunications systems, postal malfunctions and/or other submission failures that might impede a participant’s ability to enter this contest. Lost, late, damaged, undelivered or illegible entries will not be considered for entry.
Reservation of rights. DRG reserves the final judgment on all matters pertaining to this contest including the right to change or modify the rules or prizes, or to discontinue or extend the contest without prior notice. Should DRG become aware of any hacking, security breaches, or other misconduct, DRG reserves the right to discontinue the contest immediately. In the event DRG chooses to discontinue the contest, a winner may be determined from current eligible entries.
Obtaining Rules and List of Winners. These official rules for the #DaytonRegionalGreen Contest are available at facebook.com/DaytonRegionalGreen/notes. A copy of these official rules can also be obtained by writing DRG and enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Dayton Regional Green Initiative, Attn: Facilities Management, 451 W. Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45422. A copy of a list of winners of the contest can be requested at the same address following the end of the contest. Requests received more than three months after the end of the contest will not be honored.
Responsibility for taxes and other costs associated with winning. The approximate retail value is XXX. Winners shall assume any and all responsibility as to federal, state, or local taxes due in connection with the prize. Winners will also assume any and all additional costs in connection with using prizes as awarded.
Applicable law. This contest and corresponding rules are governed by Ohio law, and any dispute or litigation arising from this sweepstakes must be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Montgomery County, Ohio. This contest is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Participants hold all responsibility to comply with any applicable federal, state or local laws in connection with their entry.
Publicity. The prize winner grants DRG full and unlimited permission to use the prize winner’s personality, including the prize winner’s name, likenesses, and voices for promotion and publicity purposes, including all advertising, promotions and features without further compensation.
Miscellaneous. Void where prohibited. No purchase or other valuable consideration necessary to enter or win.
