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.
Thank you to all who participated. Best of luck with your projects!
***All winners will be contacted by 12/08/07 to coordinate prize delivery
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Win an A-list skateboarding art show benefit in your hometown … plus valuable in-kind donation packages!
Straight From The Hip provides endless opportunities for raising funds and interest for your skatepark project.
The sponsored Skatepark Fund-Finder campaign is an engaging new way for municipalities and organizations to generate the sort of awareness that propels local support, as well as opportunities to receive financial and in-kind product donations to seed your skatepark project fund. Sign up here and post your story to the world – tell us why your project should be chosen, and rally everyone you know to view and vote for your submission!
The current contest runs from September 20th through November 30th, 2007. Read more about the rules and requirements by clicking on the link below.
What You Can Win
Grand Prize: $8,000+ Value
- Win 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. The art benefit will be curated by Desiree Astorga and features work by A-list skateboarding artists including Wes Humpston, Kris Markovich, Andy Mueller, ChrisPastras, Don Pendleton, Skin Phillips and Craig Stecyk. In addition to the over five-thousand dollars’ worth of valuable original artwork, the winner will also receive boxloads of skateboarding products and special autographed items from Skateboarder Magazine, Bern Helmets, Bones Wheels, DVS Shoes, Hurley, and Powell Skateboards - a value of over $1,000. ARTIFEX Skatepark Environments has also generously donated conceptual skatepark design services - a value of $2,000. Winner selected by an illustrious panel of SFTH judges.
Most Public Votes: $2,500+ Value
- Receive a large package of Skateboarder Magazine, Bern Helmets, Bones Wheels, DVS Shoes, Hurley, and Powell Skateboards products valued at $1,000. ARTIFEX Skatepark Environments has also generously donated conceptual park design services - a value of $1,500. Winner selected as the entrant with the most public votes.
5 Runner-Ups: $500+ Value Each
- Receive packages of Skateboarder Magazine, Bern Helmets, Bones Wheels, DVS Shoes, Hurley, and Powell Skateboards products 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. Winners are those garnering the most public votes in 2nd through 6th places overall.
**Submissions are eligible for one prize per contest
**READ CONTEST RULES AND REQUIREMENTS**
***REGISTER & SUBMIT YOUR STORY***
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