Yearbook contests

As a new tradition initiated in the 2021-2022 school year, Treering's custom pages contest gave parents an opportunity to share the designs they create for their children's yearbooks. After narrowing nearly 500 submissions down to just 10, we took the vote to Treering's official Facebook and Instagram pages. The finalists earned thumbs up and hearts, respectively, while providing custom page ideas and inspiration to other parents. All ten finalists earned $50 from Amazon. The grand prize winner earned an additional $500 Amazon gift card.

On behalf of the judges and marketing department, we are thankful for each submission.

Grand Prize Winner: Lisa Ward From Keene, TX

It all began when her children asked for their extended family, who live across the US, to be in their yearbook. "We had a lot of fun reaching out to family to put together these pages," Ward said. "From California to North Carolina, Michigan to Texas, we like the reminder that family is forever!"

Why We Loved It

The core value of Treering's custom pages is for each family to make their child's book their own. Ward did that by involving her family. The coordination itself is award-worthy, not to mention the clever use of objects to center their "family forever" message with a heart.

Second Place Winner: Mary Frazee From Galt, CA

Frazee created a "Road Map" for her daughter's sixth-grade yearbook. "The pages feature all the fun things she learned and enjoyed along the way," she said. "I wanted to capture how much she has grown, and feature her first day of school photos for each year."

Why We Loved It

This is how you culminate an elementary school journey! The path from first through sixth grade showed all of Hailey's trips, achievements, and activities, as well as her teachers' names (the teachers on the judging panel felt seen). Using flowers to denote growth along the way, Frazee's design gives us a glimmer of the support and love in her home.

Third Place Winner: Sokunthea Mau From San Jose, CA

Mau wrote this to accompany her submission:

The media portrays high school as the peak of an American teenager's life. Can you blame them? The extravagant dresses at prom, the freedom teenagers have, the cap toss at graduation… As I went into my junior year of high school, I walked in with the mindset of every other try-hard Bay Area student: don’t mess it up. Junior year is coveted as being the most stressful time for a high schooler, due to the weight college admission officers put on this year. I overloaded myself with extracurriculars and difficult classes disregarding if I could manage everything all at once; in turn, my mental health plummeted and I faced burnout numerous times.

In spite of my struggles, I found myself crawling back to my comfort movies. The iconic opening scene in the Lizzie Mcguire Movie as she dances in her room replays in my head. What was it in these movies that made high school so appealing? The memories.

As I made this spread, I tried to envision myself as a stereotypical teenager gluing cutouts of my best friends on my page and listening to radio pop songs. I wanted to show what I wanted to reflect on when I remind myself of junior year, not the tests I failed or the classes I cried about, but the memories that kept me going. Like every movie coming to its resolution, my junior year has begun to tie up its loose ends, preparing for the credits and the uplifting background music.

Why We Loved It

As if Mau's verbal story wasn't enough, the application of her strategy won us. (Full disclosure: many of the judges lived through the days when you physically cut out and glued photos for yearbook pages.) Using her custom pages as a catalyst to bring joy back into her junior year, she also brought that positivity into ours.

"I love the many layers this spread has to offer," one judge said, "The texture of the fabric across the page adds even more depth into the junior year through the eyes of Mau. These little touches, I think, round this spread out and complete it."

Within her two pages, she told her story her way.

Meredith Lanning From Katy, TX

Lanning used her son Zach's pages to add additional band coverage to his yearbook "from marching season, competition show, dances, and best of all the Spring trip to Hawaii," she said. (This is just one of the eight she created.)

Why We Loved It

Lanning's behind-the-scenes look at her son's marching band shows the camaraderie and effort that goes into producing halftime shows. She anchored the spread with a large photo (we have a thing for variety) and repeated the white border to bring order. While the headline says, "One more time," we know they will relive these moments for years to come.

Finalist: Adriana Moya From Rahway, NJ

Nostalgia is always an emotion inducer. Moya set out to create a comprehensive look at her daughter's years from pre-K through 6th grade. "She has tried so many things that I wanted to remind her that she could choose any career that she wants," she said.

Why We Loved It

First of all, kudos to Ms. Moya for keeping the frame year after year. "That in itself is worthy of an award," one judge said. "I love the timeline," said another. The parents on the panel enjoyed seeing Alexandra grow, and the designers called out the consistent use of the caption block. It's clean and emotive.

Finalist: Jenny Errante From Phoenix, AZ

Errantes two daughters perform in their home state and beyond. She created a set of custom pages for each to call out their unique talents (for the sake of the contest, we chose older sister Evie's). "Both the colors and smokey overlay are representative of a stage atmosphere with a spotlight," Errante said.

Why We Loved It

From color grading on the main image and the shaded Evie across the photo to the action shots within the gilded frames, this made our designers giddy with detail. "I love the background," one judge said. Each image supported the "spotlight" concept and Errante's daughter's love for the arts. (We're thinking creativity runs in the family.)

Finalist: Brooke Turner From Justin, Texas

Because her daughter loves bright colors, Turner created this kindergarten highlight spread with that in mind.

Why We Loved It

One of our judges said, "It's a kindergarten girl's dream." Turner's use of color and modification of Treering's About Me templates demonstrate an understanding of design theory. She kept to a softer palette and used the watercolor texture from a variety of Treering's themes to create this spread.

Finalist: Elyce Shorb From San Diego, CA

As a long-time Treering parent (these are her seventh set of custom pages), Shorb said custom pages "help my daughters share with their peers many activities and events that may otherwise have gone unnoticed." She uses them to highlight the twins' "personal highlights that showcase their extracurricular activities each year that include birthday celebrations, sports, Halloween costumes, field trips, school dances, and even family vacations."

Why We Loved Them

Initially, we did a double take. Of all the parents who submitted multiple spreads, we decided to place both in the finals because Shorb honored her twin daughters with their individual interests and achievements using the same layout. And when we took a second look, we noticed the minor changes in the graphics: orange vs. pink heart, green vs. blue text overlay, etc.

"These two spreads remind me of what a girl at their age might have hanging up on their bedroom wall, photos of memories pinned up with pushpins or taped around the outer edge of a mirror," a judge said. "It brought a little nostalgia to my mind."

Finalist: Bhavika Lodhia From Aliso Viejo, CA

"We wanted to express his creativity, show off his dancing, acting, and athletic skills, and display his kindness and love towards families, friends and animals," said Lodhia.

Why We Loved It

Using a combination of Treering memories and photos, Lodhia captured a moment in time by giving her son literal snapshots into his personal history and interests. We're hoping Lodhia re-creates the dog pic for comparison in a few years.

Finalist: Ashley Diamond From Moses Lake, WA

First grade was a pivotal year for Ollie. Diamond said, "He broke out of his shell and made some wonderful friends and even joined a few sports teams."

Why We Loved It

As you saw from our design contest, scrapbook-style design is trending. We love the frames, and while the rainbow ombre could get out of hand, Diamond balanced it with the film strip and solid color frames. This is truly a collection of highlights in Ollie's year.

Official Participation Rules and Steps to Enter:

1. You must be at least 18 years old and a parent, faculty/staff member, or student at a Treering school to participate. 
2. To participate, fill out the submission form and include a screenshot of your child’s 22-23 yearbook custom pages and also a short paragraph (250 words max) about your design. Double-check everything for accuracy, especially your email and phone number (this is how winners will be notified and prizes will be distributed) and your school name and address (city and state only are acceptable). Incomplete entries will not be accepted.
3. Share your spread on social media via: Facebook and/or Instagram (post on both, and get an automatic extra vote!)
   • Submit the post using your personal Facebook/Instagram account or your school’s Facebook/Instagram account. 
   • Include the screenshot of our personal pages in your post.
   • Tag @treering (Facebook) or @treeringcorp (Instagram) in your post.
   • Use the hashtag #treeringmemorymaker in your post.
   • Ensure your post is shared publicly so we can see it and include your submission. 
4. Submissions are due by Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 by 8 PM PT. 

Judging and Finalist Selection

Ten finalists will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages by 12pm ET on Thursday, April 6th. Finalists will be chosen based on the entered custom page design and storytelling ability. A panel of Treering yearbook professionals, graphic designers, parents, and journalism educators will select the finalists. Each finalist’s work will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages and the submission with the most combined Likes/Hearts will win the grand prize.

After voting, the winner will be notified via email and phone on Monday, April 10th. The Amazon gift cards will be sent electronically to the email provided in the form. There will be ten finalists and one grand prize winner. 

Editors’ Choice Awards Prizes

The 10 finalists will each receive one $50 Amazon gift card. The Grand Prize Winner will receive one $500 Amazon gift card and a future profile on our Treering blog. The gift cards will be sent electronically to the email provided in the form.

Ownership

By submitting your custom pages, you have verified the approval of others pictured,  and you approve Treering to use your name, write-up,  and school name for any marketing purposes, including but not limited to showcasing on www.treering.com, sharing on social media, and sharing with media. 

Enjoy yourself! We can’t wait to see your stories.  If you have any questions, contact us at marketing@treering.com.

Update 3/30: Vote for your favorite finalist on the official Treering Facebook and Instagram pages.

Official Participation Rules and Steps to Enter:

1. You must be at least 18 years old and a parent, faculty/staff member, or student at a Treering school to participate. 
2. To participate, fill out the submission form and include a screenshot of your favorite 22-23 yearbook spread and also a short paragraph (250 words max) about your school’s story. Double-check everything for accuracy, especially your email and phone number (this is how winners will be notified and prizes will be distributed) and your school name and address (city and state only are fine). Incomplete entries will not be accepted.
3. Share your spread on social media via: Facebook and/or Instagram (post on both, and get an automatic extra vote!)
   • Submit the post using your personal Facebook/Instagram account or your school’s Facebook/Instagram account. 
   • Include the screenshot of your yearbook spread in your post.
   • Tag @Treering (Facebook) or @treeringcorp (Instagram) in your post.
   • Use the hashtag #treeringwin in your post.
   • Make sure this post is shared publicly so we can see it and include your submission. 

4. Submissions are due by Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 by 8 PM PT. 

Judging and Finalist Selection

Ten finalists will be posted on both our Facebook and Instagram pages by 12pm ET on Thursday, March 30th. Finalists will be chosen based on the entered yearbook layout design (5 image maximum) and storytelling ability.

A panel of Treering yearbook professionals, graphic designers, parents, and journalism educators will select the 10 finalists. The finalists’ work will be posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages and the submission with the most Likes/Hearts on each page combined will win the grand prize.

After social media voting, the Editor's Choice Grand Prize Winner will be posted on our social channels and notified via email and phone on Monday, April 3. 

Editors' Choice Awards Prizes

The 10 finalists will each receive one $50 Amazon gift card and three free yearbooks. The Grand Prize Winner will receive one $500 Amazon gift card, 10 free yearbooks, and a future profile on our Treering blog. The gift cards will be sent electronically to the email provided in the form. Free book coupons will be loaded into the school's Treering Yearbook account and may be used in the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 school year. 

Ownership

By submitting your yearbook spread, you have verified the approval of others pictured,  and you approve Treering to use your name, write-up,  and school name for any marketing purposes, including but not limited to showcasing on www.treering.com, sharing on social media, and sharing with media. Enjoy yourself! We love this journey for you.  If you have any questions, contact us at marketing@treering.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Treering offers the opportunity for users to share their stories behind inclusive custom pages and layout designs.

Treering, a digital yearbook software company, recently hosted a contest for their dedicated users to showcase their custom design pages and tell their stories behind a yearbook spread. The contest lasted two weeks and offered enticing incentives including Amazon and Spa gift cards, and a spotlight on their online blog! The contest was split into two groups, one for their end-users - parents, and one for school chief editors. 

14 total winners were chosen across 8 different states throughout the country. Winners were chosen based on the quality of their submitted yearbook design and story, and spanned across elementary, middle, and high schools. One of the chief editor winners shared a heartfelt story behind their layout as her school combined with another school following the pandemic this last year. Her layout was inspired by blending two very different school cultures into one school family. 

“Two small public-school populations combined into one: a Mandarin school, and a parent co-op school, called Orion Alternative. Using the Treering cosmic theme with custom images, the contents are arranged in the shape of the Orion constellation, while floating Chinese lanterns soar into the night sky.”

Many of the winners also shared their stories behind their custom pages and how they were able to savor their memories, inside and outside of school. Treering’s custom pages are one of the incredible highlights behind the software. They offer inclusivity to every student, allowing an opportunity to highlight personal accomplishments and memories. 

One of the winners, a father, used his custom spread to showcase a series of first-day-of-school photos taken by the same tree each year, to show not only his son’s growth over the years, but also his memories and interests at each age! 

Treering is a company that specializes in the design, creation, and printing of quality yearbooks. The traditional yearbook only includes a few photos of each student. In today's smartphone world student's have thousands of photos of themselves and their friends. This makes the traditional yearbook a lot less relevant. Treering brings the yearbook into the internet generation with custom pages, online signatures, and more while operating at zero cost to schools, only printing books parents decide to purchase.

Treering Yearbooks is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 #TreeringMemoriesMatter Design Contest. Yearbook editors from across the US submitted their favorite yearbook spreads from the 2021-2022 school year.

First Place Winners

Elementary School: Del Norte Heights Elementary School, El Paso, TX

The blended coverage of a teacher-organized remembrance ceremony of 9/11's 20th anniversary and a celebration of one of America's most popular children's books captured the "return to normalcy," Yearbook Coordinator, Elyse Hernandez said.

The Del Norte Team earned second place in our 2021 contest with their spread on face mask fashion.

"As we returned to our classrooms in person, students embraced the return to normalcy, and being able to create traditions and celebrate our students is one of the many facets that make Del Norte Heights an amazing learning center," Hernandez said. "That is why our Treering Memories really matter!"

Middle School: Edison Regional Gifted Center, Chicago, IL

This show-stopper spread is a strong example of inclusivity and trends (hello botanical design and pop culture). Notice how each student has individualized interview questions. We also love that the cutouts aren't true COBs, which adds to the magazine feel.

High School: Grandview High School, Grandview, WA

Student editor Jazmine Richey created this spread which incorporates both theme elements and the here-and-now of the campus: a state-tournament appearance, the return of fans in the stands, and a new building. We love the modular look.

"The [red] line represents not only the presence of the Red Line of Equity in our everyday lives but the beginning of the creation of traditions here at GHS," Lilly Kassinger, the student who nominated Richey's work, said.

And the QR code? It links to a highlight reel of the season.

Each of the first-place winners will share their tips and tricks in upcoming blogs.

Second Place Winners

Elementary School: Lois Lenski Elementary, Littleton, CO

Middle School: Lennox Middle School, Inglewood, CA

High School: Pennyroyal Area Christian Home Educators of Kentucky (PACHEK), Hopkinsville, KY

Third Place Winners

Elementary School: Orion Alternative and Mandarin Immersion, Redwood City, CA

Middle School: Mountain School, Soquel, CA

High School: Freedom High Magnet School, Albuquerque, NM

QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

2022 #TreeringMemoriesMatter Runners Up

Abington Friends School
Ardrey Kell Band Booster
Blue Ridge Academy
Bremerton High School
Cetronia Elementary School
Chateauguay Valley Regional
Chester W. Morrison Elementary
Christ Lutheran
Evergreen Valley High School
Gregory-Portland High School
Lakeside Christian School
Lyman High School
New Traditions
North Elementary School
Okaloosa Stem Academy
Orange County Classical Academy
Perry Lecompton Middle School
Premont I.S.D./Premont Collegiate High School/Premont Early College Academy
Presidio Middle School
Sky Ranch Middle
Southeast Academy High School
St. Cloud Christian school
St. Xavier Catholic School
The Learning Connection (TLC)
Thomas Rivera Elementary
Villagers
Virginia's Governor's School for the Arts

The judges, a panel of yearbook professionals, graphic designers, parents, and journalism educators, thank everyone who entered the 2022 #TreeringMemoriesMatter Design Contest.

Official Contest Participation Rules and Steps to Enter

1. You must be a student, teacher, or parent at a Treering school to participate.

2. To participate, fill out this submission form and include a screenshot of your favorite 21-22 yearbook spread and also a short paragraph (250 words max) about your school’s story. (This part is SUPER important!) Double-check everything for accuracy, especially your email and phone number (this is how winners will be notified and prizes will be distributed) and your school name and address (city and state only are ok). Incomplete entries will not be accepted.

3. Share your spread on social media via:

• Facebook: Submit the post using your personal Facebook account or your school’s Facebook account.
  Include the screenshot of your personal page(s) in your post.
  Tag @treering in your post.
  Use the hashtag #TreeringMemoriesMatter in your post.
  Make sure this post is shared publicly so we can see it and include your submission.
• Instagram: Submit the post using your personal Instagram account or your school’s Instagram account.
  Include the screenshot of your personal pages in your post.
  Tag @TreeringCorp in your post.
  Use the hashtag #TreeringYearMemoriesMatter in your post.
  Make sure your profile is public so we can see it and include it in your submission.

Note: You don’t need to share on both platforms, you can if you want, but you only need to share it on one platform (Facebook or Instagram) to get credit.

4. Submissions are due by Wednesday, March 30, 2022, by 8 PM PT.

Winners

The winners of the #TreeringMemoriesMatter Yearbook Design Contest 2022 will be notified via email and phone on Monday, April 4. The Amazon gift cards will be sent electronically to the email provided in the form. Free books coupons will be loaded into the school's Treering Yearbook account and may be used in the 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 school year.

There will be a first, second, and third-place winner in separate elementary, middle, and high school categories. Yearbook parents may also enter their personal pages to win the #TreeringMemoryMaker parent contest!

Judging will be based on the entered custom page spread and storytelling ability. A panel of yearbook professionals, graphic designers, parents, and journalism educators will select the winners.

Ownership

By submitting your yearbook spread, you have verified the approval of others pictured and you approve Treering to use your name, write-up, and school name for any marketing purposes, including but not limited to showcasing on www.Treering.com, sharing on social media, and sharing with media.

Enjoy yourself! We love this journey for you. If you have any questions, contact us at marketing@treering.com.

Legal Mumbo Jumbo

*No Purchase Necessary. A Purchase Will Not Increase Your Chances Of Winning.*

1. Eligibility: The Contest is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least eighteen (18) years old. Employees of Treering, LLC (“Sponsor”) or PeakActivity (“Administrator”), as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of those employees, are not eligible to enter.

2. How to Enter

3. Message and data rates may apply to entries posted from a mobile device.

4. By entering, you indicate your full agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions regarding the Giveaway, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements in these Official Rules.

5. Potential Winner Requirements: Except where prohibited, a potential winner will be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release. If a potential winner fails to sign and return these documents within three (3) business days, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place according to the Judging Criteria.

6. Prizes: first place - 10 free yearbooks, $100 Amazon gift card, and blog profile; second place - five free yearbooks, $50 Amazon gift card; third place - three free yearbooks, $25 Amazon gift card

7. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prizes based on the Judging Criteria from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the operation of the Contest, violates these Official Rules, or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any person who seeks to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest. Failure by Sponsor to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Proof of sending any communication to Sponsor by mail shall not be deemed proof of receipt of that communication by Sponsor. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.

8. Release and Limitations of Liability: By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, PeakActivity, Facebook, Instagram, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (g) injury or damage to persons or property. You further agree that in any cause of action, in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees. You waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

9. Privacy and Publicity: Any information you submit as part of the Contest will be treated in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Except where prohibited participation in the Contest constitutes an entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s use of his/her name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.

10. Disputes: You agree that any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Palm Beach County, Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of Florida or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida.

11. Winner Information: Winners will be notified via email and phone after the Contest ends.

12. Sponsor and Administrator: The Contest is sponsored by Treering. The Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and Instagram.

Official Parent Contest Participation Rules and Steps to Enter

1. You must be over 18 years old and a parent at a Treering school to participate.

2. To participate, fill out this submission form and include a screenshot(s) of your custom pages spread and also a short paragraph (250 words max) about your child’s unique story. (This part is SUPER important!) Double-check everything for accuracy, especially your email and phone number (this is how winners will be notified and prizes will be distributed) and your school name and address (city and state only are ok). Incomplete entries will not be accepted.

3. Share your spread on social media via:

• Facebook: Submit the post using your personal Facebook account or your school’s Facebook account.
  Include the screenshot of your custom page(s) in your post.
  Tag @treering in your post.
  Use the hashtag #TreeringMemoryMaker in your post.
  Make sure this post is shared publicly so we can see it and include your submission.
• Instagram: Submit the post using your personal Instagram account or your school’s Instagram account.
  Include the screenshot of your custom pages in your post.
  Tag @TreeringCorp in your post.
  Use the hashtag #TreeringYearMemoryMaker in your post.
  Make sure your profile is public so we can see it and include it in your submission.

Note: You don’t need to share on both platforms, you can if you want, but you only need to share it on one platform (Facebook or Instagram) to get credit.

4. Submissions are due by Wednesday, March 30, 2022, by 8 PM PT.

Winners

The winners of the #TreeringMemoryMaker Parent Contest 2022 will be notified via email and phone on Monday, April 4. The Amazon and spa gift cards will be sent electronically to the email provided in the form. Parents who also serve on the Yearbook Committee can also enter the #TreeringYearbookMemoriesMatter Contest!

Judging will be based on the entered custom page spread and storytelling ability. A panel of yearbook professionals, graphic designers, parents, and journalism educators will select the winners.

Ownership

By submitting your custom pages/spread, you have verified the approval of others pictured and you approve Treering to use your name and school name for any marketing purposes, including but not limited to showcasing on www.Treering.com, sharing on social media, and sharing with media.

Enjoy yourself! We love this journey for you. If you have any questions, contact us at marketing@treering.com.

Legal Mumbo Jumbo

*No Purchase Necessary. A Purchase Will Not Increase Your Chances Of Winning.*

1. Eligibility: The Contest is open only to legal residents of the United States who are at least eighteen (18) years old. Employees of Treering, LLC (“Sponsor”) or PeakActivity (“Administrator”), as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of those employees, are not eligible to enter.

2. How to Enter

3. Message and data rates may apply to entries posted from a mobile device.

4. By entering, you indicate your full agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions regarding the Giveaway, which are final and binding. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements in these Official Rules.

5. Potential Winner Requirements: Except where prohibited, a potential winner will be required to complete and return an affidavit of eligibility and a liability/publicity release. If a potential winner fails to sign and return these documents within three (3) business days, Sponsor may select an alternate potential winner in his/her place according to the Judging Criteria.

6. Prizes: first place - $300 spa card, $200 Amazon gift card, and blog profile; second place - $200 Amazon gift card; third place - $100 Amazon gift card

7. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way, Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) award the prizes based on the Judging Criteria from among the eligible entries received up to the time of the impairment. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the operation of the Contest, violates these Official Rules, or acts in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any person who seeks to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest. Failure by Sponsor to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. Proof of sending any communication to Sponsor by mail shall not be deemed proof of receipt of that communication by Sponsor. The Contest is subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited.

8. Release and Limitations of Liability: By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, PeakActivity, Facebook, Instagram, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest or receipt or use of any prize, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or telephone or network lines; (c) printing errors; (d) lost, late, postage-due, misdirected, or undeliverable mail; (e) errors in the administration of the Contest or the processing of entries; or (g) injury or damage to persons or property. You further agree that in any cause of action, in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees. You waive the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.

9. Privacy and Publicity: Any information you submit as part of the Contest will be treated in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy. Except where prohibited participation in the Contest constitutes an entrant’s consent to Sponsor’s use of his/her name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.

10. Disputes: You agree that any and all disputes, claims, and causes of action arising out of, or connected with, the Contest or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Palm Beach County, Florida. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, your rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of Florida or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than Florida.

11. Winner Information: Winners will be notified via email and phone after the Contest ends.

12. Sponsor and Administrator: The Contest is sponsored by Treering. The Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and Instagram.