The Bariatric Foodie Pledge Grand Prize Competition

Looking for where to report for the "Level Up" Challenge?

I goofed! In editing the instructions I took out the part where I said the day to report back is THURSDAY, March 5. Look for the post on Facebook and Twitter THURSDAY. My apologies for any inconvenience!

Before we get to the Grand Prize Competition, I just want to congratulate EVERYONE who took part in this year's Pledge. You all worked on your goals, you reflected on your process and you held yourselves accountable. You are all STARS in my book!

But there can only be one grand prize winner. And it will be one of the people in the following grand prize pledger list.

Take Me to The Grand Prize Pledger List!

A word about this list. It is final. You might remember I asked folks to:

1. Check the Standing list each week and get back to me in a timely manner with corrections.
2. Check the check-in list this week (especially if you hoped to compete for the grand prize) and email me before the check-in period closed.

If you are missing something, it's probably because one of those things did not happen. If you'd like to see what you're missing, here is the final standings list for the entire 2015 Bariatric Foodie Pledge, but again, the above list is final. 

How the Grand Prize Competition Works

To compete for the grand prize, you’ll have to perform a series of tasks over the next week. You must complete ALL tasks in order to be eligible to win the prize. Failure to complete tasks will result in being eliminated from the grand prize competition. In addition, you must complete “grand prize check-in” next weekend, March 7-8 (see below). 

Take me to the competition instructions!

PLEASE NOTE: Participating in the grand prize competition is optional. You don't have to if you don't want to or your schedule does not permit. You also don't have to notify me if you are not participating. Just simply don't check-in and you'll be auto-eliminated. I hope that makes things easier for folks!

Grand Prize Check-In

Grand prize check-in opens Sunday, March 7 at 12 p.m. EST and closes Sunday, March 8 at 12 p.m. EST. This is when you will affirm that you completed all tasks on the task list and you will submit your final entry into the grand prize drawing. I marked items on the list where you'll be required to give information at check-in. Please make sure you're keeping track! (In fact, just read the document really well...it's the key to winning!)

Like the weekly check-ins, the grand prize check-in will be a form you’ll need to fill out and submit here on the blog. It is your responsibility to find the best device to ensure you can submit your grand prize check-in. For your convenience, the device test is still available at http://bit.ly/BFPledge2015.

Please note that entries will be verified and that you’ll only have one opportunity to enter the drawing. So please make sure you've complete all your tasks before checking in.

This may seem like I'm stating the obvious, but please do not check-in during grand prize week unless your name appears on the grand prize pledger list.

Winner Announcement

After grand prize check-in closes on Sunday, March 8, 12 pm EST, entries will be verified. Please remember that if you have not completed all the tasks you will be automatically eliminated from the competition. 

The actual prize drawing will be done by a person who has not participated in the Bariatric Foodie Pledge. The winner will be selected from all qualified grand prize pledgers (meaning all pledgers with completed their tasks and checked in on time). The winning name will be drawn by a random name generator.

The winner will be notified by email by 7 p.m. EST, Monday, March 9. The winner will be publicly announced by 3 p.m. EST Monday, Tuesday March 10. The winner has until 11:59 p.m. EST, Wednesday, March 11 to claim the grand prize or a new name will be drawn. No exceptions.

Questions?

You may leave them in the comments or you may email me at any time at bariatricfoodie@yahoo.com. Congratulations to the grand prize pledgers and good luck!