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Dec5 The Results Are In!

The Skatepark Fund-Finder Contest has come to an end. Our illustrious panel of judges have chosen the grand prize winner.

Congratulations to:

PAINES PARK PROJECT - PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA

Grand Prize: $8K of in-kind product and service donations

A professionally planned art show and silent auction event held in your hometown to benefit your skatepark project, and the chance to meet one of the artists. In addition to the over $5,000 worth of valuable original artwork, the winner will also receive boxloads of skateboarding products and special autographed items from the SFTH sponsors - a value of over $1,000. ARTIFEX Skatepark Environments has also generously donated conceptual skatepark design services - a value of $2,000.

Each project did a fantastic job of rallying community support. The contest saw nearly 12,000 votes!

Congratulations to:

TINNELL MEMORIAL SPORTS PARK - LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA

Most Public Votes: $2.5K of in-kind product and service donations

Receive a large package of products from the SFTH sponsors valued at $1,000. ARTIFEX Skatepark Environments has also generously donated conceptual park design services - a value of $1,500.

We would also like to recognize the following projects and show our support for their efforts.

Congratulations to:

THE OSHKOSH COMMUNITY SKATEPARK PROJECT - OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN
THE SPENCER SKATEPARK COMMITTEE - SPENCER, WEST VIRGINIA
NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA FREE SKATEPARK ASSOCATION - DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA
THE CITY OF COWETA, OKLAHOMA
DESERT PRO SKATE - LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

5 Runner-Ups: $500 of in-kind product and service donations

Receive packages of products from the SFTH sponsors valued at $500 each. Additionally, personalized email requests on your behalf will be sent to over 100 action sports brands explaining why they should send you free gear to support your skatepark fundraising efforts.