The grand prize winner of the “My Vote, My Voice” ad contest is an entry entitled “Dear Rural America” created by brothers Neil and Drew Schimmenti of San Jose, California. The Schimmenti brothers flew to New York City to meet with Sen. Edwards and to develop their concept into a 30-second television spot to air in a February 5th state prior to the Super Tuesday primary.
Thanks to all of the creative supporters who produced videos for the contest. Your work and your support have been incredible.
Helpful Hints, Resources, and Rules
- Your ad should amplify the campaign’s “America Belongs to Us” theme and focus on a particular issue - universal health care, global warming, ending the war in Iraq, strengthening the middle class, restoring America’s moral leadership in the world.
- Have a look at John Edwards' television ads already airing.
- You can use John Edwards' Flickr photos in your ad.
- To enter and win, you must be at least 18 years old and registered to vote.
- Be sure to read the official contest rules at the right.
“My Voice. My Vote.” Official Contest Rules and Restrictions
By participating in the Contest, Entrants indicate their full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these Official Contest Rules and Restrictions.
No purchase or contribution necessary to enter. Contest void where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations governing such contests apply. Contest Entrants limited to U.S. citizens who are registered to vote and are at least 18 years of age. The official name of the Contest is “My Voice. My Vote.” The sponsor of the contest is the John Edwards for President (“Committee”), 410 Market Street, Suite 400, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516. Entries must be made through the Committee’s website at jre.gigliwood.com/myvote in compliance with the advertisement content guidelines described below.
Entrants warrant that all content was legally obtained, and its use is not prohibited by any federal, state, or local law including copyright law. Each Entry becomes the sole and exclusive property of the Committee. Entrant must own all material included in the Entry, including but not limited to audio clips, video clips and images. Entrants must obtain written consent from all individuals who appear in the advertisement submission. Entrant agrees to and does hereby transfer, assign and convey to Committee without limitation all worldwide right, title and interest in the Entry, including without limitation all copyrights, trademarks and any other proprietary or intellectual property rights arising out of or embodied by such Entry. Such assignment or transfer shall be deemed effective at the time of submission of the Entry to Committee, which shall have the right to obtain and hold in its own name copyright registrations and similar protections available worldwide. Entrant agrees to provide Committee such assistance as is reasonably necessary to obtain or perfect any such rights, including but not limited to executing and delivering to Committee any documents required to register copyrights or to obtain other protections. Without limitation to the foregoing, to the extent any Entry may not by operation of law be deemed the sole and exclusive property of the Committee, Entrant grants to the Committee an nonexclusive, perpetual worldwide license to copy, reproduce, display, or distribute the Entry or any portion thereof without attribution or prior permission and to make derivative works based upon the Entry or portion thereof without attribution or prior permission.
Entries must be made by individuals, in compliance with federal election laws, and do not constitute a real or in-kind contribution to the Committee. In addition, Entrants give the Committee permission, without restriction, to use the name of the Entrant, as well as any other materials provided by Entrant to Committee in connection with the Contest, including but not limited to any photograph, rendering, actuality, video, or other definable media in the Winner’s Entry, at its sole and unfettered discretion.
Making a contribution will not improve Entrants’ chances of winning. All Entries must be received between December 28, 2007 at 12 p.m. EST and January 16, 2008 at 12 p.m. EST.
Winning Entries will be chosen and used at the Committee’s sole and unfettered discretion. Winner will be selected January 17, 2008. Winner(s) will be notified on January 18, 2008 via telephone. Winner need not be present to win. The Winning Entry may be publicized and published by the Committee on its website. The Winner will receive round-trip travel and one-night’s accommodation to meet John or Elizabeth Edwards in person. Estimated value of such prize is $1,000; actual value will vary depending upon the Winner’s particular travel arrangements, which shall be determined at the sole and unfettered discretion of the Committee.
The Winning Entry, or a derivative work thereof, will be aired as part of a television advertising campaign by the Committee. The timing, content, and placement of the television advertising shall be determined in the sole and unfettered discretion of the Committee. Odds of winning dependent upon number of eligible Entries received. No substitutions or cash alternatives offered. Winner is responsible for all applicable taxes.
By participating, Entrants release and agree to hold harmless the Committee, and any of its directors, officers, employees and agents from any liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the contest or acceptance, possession, or any use of any prize or related travel. No warranties, express or implied, are created by Entry except the award of a prize to holder of winning Entry, and all other warranties, express or implied are hereby specifically disclaimed. The Committee is not responsible for computer, software, network, or transmission problems or late, lost, or misdirected entries or other submission errors. The Committee has the right to terminate, cancel or modify the contest at any time. To view the Committee’s privacy policy, please go to: jre.gigliwood.com/about/privacy/.
Paid for by John Edwards for President Contributions to John Edwards for President are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.
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