Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Win $300! Kimkins Essay Contest 2009



Kimkins Essay Contest
Win $300! $150! $50!

We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary with the 2009 Kimkins Essay Contest! The Kimkins diet principles began in 1997. Over the past 12 years many Kimkins diet participants have shared heart warming stories of what losing weight has meant to them. New self esteem, a new social life, improving health conditions or discovering self-confidence are indeed the benefits they reap.

Now is your chance to share how Kimkins has helped improve your quality of life. Tell your personal story and express yourself! The deadline is short to encourage natural and spontaneous writing. Don't over think it. You don’t need to have reached goal weight. Just speak from the heart and have fun!

Not sure what to write about? What diets did you try before Kimkins? How did your life change after (or during) weight loss? Has the Kimkins website helped in your diet journey? Have you experienced health improvements or need less medications? Do you find reading the personal journals, seeing weight loss photos and getting support from Kimkins friends or challenge groups inspiring? Do you feel more confident about career opportunities?

Here's your chance -- tell us!

  • TOPIC: Why I Like Kimkins
  • PRIZES: $50-300
  • ENTRY FEE: None
  • DEADLINE: May 15, 2009
  • WORD COUNT: Minimum: 250 Maximum: 1,000
  • WINNERS ANNOUNCED: June 15, 2009

GUIDELINES:

  • Open to current and former Kimkins members and their families if they also followed the Kimkins diet.
  • Entries will be judged on originality, sincerity and how well your message is conveyed.
  • Essays may be typed, emailed or handwritten.
  • Before/after photos may be included to demonstrate your message.
  • Entries will be blind judged. Personal identifying information will be removed before forwarding to the Selection Committee.
  • Entries must include first name, last name, Kimkins user name, email address and home address. Please write or type the information on your essay.
  • Winners will be announced on June 15, 2009. Certified checks will be mailed to the winners by June 30, 2009.
  • Winning essays may be published at Kimkins.com and personal information removed.
  • Kimkins staff members, vendors and consultants are ineligible to enter or judge entries. The decision of the Selection Committee is final.
  • Submit entries by email to webmaster@kimkins.com or mail at Kimkins, 575 Calhoun St., Corona, CA 92879.
  • Entries and photos must be received by email or postmarked by May 15, 2009 12:00 a.m. Entries received after the deadline will not be considered.


PRIZES

  • 1st Place: $300 cash & free Kimkins gift membership
  • 2nd Place: $150 cash & free Kimkins gift membership
  • 3rd Place: $50 cash & free Kimkins gift membership
  • 5 Honorable Mention: Kimkins gift basket & Kimkins gift membership

Questions? Send an email to webmaster@kimkins.com