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Great American Photo Contest - - [new window]
Enter your child in the free Great American Photo Contest for your chance to win $1,000,000! Just submit your baby's photo and get two of your friend's to vote for your baby in the monthly "Cutest Baby Contest" and you are eligible to enter the $1 Million Sweepstakes. Monthly contest winner wins $2,500 cash - baby with most votes wins.
PRIZEs: Monthly Winner - check in the amount of $2,500.00. Winning photos may appear on the home page of the Great American Website. One Million Dollar Voters Sweepstakes Grand Prize - ($1,000,000.00) payable by a 40 year annuity.
ELIGIBILITY: legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia, residing in the United States and the District of Columbia, who are (a) 18 years of age or older and (b) the parent or legal guardian of a child that is between 0-48 months of age at the time of entering the Contest (Void in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida and Rhode Island)
ENDS: Ongoing - entries will be accepted on a monthly basis beginning on the first day of the calendar month. All entries must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. EST on the last day of the month.
(added May 20, 2009 - MONTHLY ENTRY/CREATIVE ENTRY)
360TravelGuide.com - iPod Shuffle Competition - - [new window]
Write a review or comment of the hotel or destination seen in the image - you could win one of three iPod Shuffles!
PRIZE: Three Winners - 3rd Generation Apple iPod Shuffle
ELIGIBILITY: Worldwide, under 16 years needs parent/guardian permission
ENDS: September 30, 2009 - enter as often as you like
(added June 20, 2009 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
The Best Snoring Video Contest - - [new window]
Submit your original video of your husband, wife, or friend snoring (with their permission) - you could win a year's worth of nasal strips!
PRIZE: a year's supply of Breathe Clear Nasal Strips (366) in the color and size of winner's choice
ELIGIBILITY: USA, 18 years or older
ENDS: October 25, 2009
(added June 22, 2009 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
Repair Home - Best Home Renovation Project Online Contest - - [new window]
Particularly proud of a renovation project in your home? Upload before and after photos of it now and let other members rate it. If your project gets the most votes, you win the big bucks!
PRIZEs: The Best Overall Home Renovation Award will go to best overall entry with the most votes - $1000 grand prize. Category Prizes - $100 gift certificate to Home Depot will be awarded to each project receiving the most votes in each of 17 categories.
ELIGIBILITY: Contestants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry and legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia. Void in Puerto Rico
ENDS: Round One ends November 20, 2009; Round Two in which members vote on the five highest-rated projects to determine a winner ends December 15, 2009. Enter as often as you like, in as many categories as you like.
(added September 23, 2009 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
Coolest-Party-Ideas.com Contest - - [new window]
Share your original party photos and ideas and you could win an Apple iPod or Amazon gift card. Judging: 50 percent for creativity and originality of the party photos and video, and 50 percent for the quality of the idea write up and photos.
PRIZEs: Grand Prize Winner will receive an Apple 16G iPod Touch. (2) Second Place Winners - $100 Gift Certificate at Amazon. (3) Runner Up Prize Winners - $50 Gift Certificate at Amazon.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all
ENDS: Ongoing?
(added June 29, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
Bankrate's Frugal $ense Contest - - [new window]
Submit your favorite money-saving tip and you could win $100. Eash month 20 finalists are chosen from among the most useful ideas, then readers get to vote for the best.
PRIZE: The reader who has submitted the tip that receives the highest ranking will receive the $100 prize for that month.
ELIGIBILITY: legal residents of the United States (except Arizona), 18 years of age or older
ENDS: Ongoing - Monthly contest. Submit as many tips as you like, but multiple submissions must contain different Frugal Tips.
(added February 4, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
The Web's Coolest Baby Shower Contest - - [new window]
Submit your original baby shower ideas and photos. You could win a Kodak Digital Camera or other cool prizes! Judged on creativity and originality, plus quality of idea write-up and photos.
PRIZE: Grand Prize Winner: Kodak digital camera or $100 Gift Certificate at BabiesR' Us/Amazon. (3) Runner Up Prize Winners: $25 Shower suppplies or $25 Gift Certificate at Babies R' Us/Amazon.com
ELIGIBILITY: Open worldwide
ENDS: Ongoing Contests - You can enter as many theme based baby shower submissions as you wish.
(added April 11, 2006 - - - last link check and update - June 5, 2008: still going)
LadyPens Article Writing and Submission Contest
The Race is ON! LadyPens is having a Race to 10,000 articles. Submit Articles and WIN Prizes - every 250th article accepted wins.
PRIZE: Every 500th article: 1 month membership to Healthy Menu Mailer - Healthy Eating. Lots more prizes: Sponsor prizes including books, memberships, gifts, LadyPens Logo items. Over $900 in prizes.
ELIGIBILITY: Open to women residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, 18 years and older (Void in Puerto Rico)
ENDS: Ends when LadyPens reaches 10,000 articles. To enter, submit your original articles that are free for reprint. Entries must be the original work of the entrant.
(added January 18, 2006 - CREATIVE - SUBMIT AS MANY ARTICLES AS YOU LIKE)
BabyZone.com Baby, Toddler and Preschool Photography Contests
Three photo contests - each contest features 8 to 12 candidates. The baby, toddler, and preschooler with the most votes each week goes to the finals to compete for the prize. The monthly grand finale winners each win gift certificates. Enter your little one now - it's FREE! (Note: if you don't have a child 5 or under you can come vote for your favorite candidate - they're all adorable!).
PRIZE: (3) Monthly Winners (one winner per category) - $25 gift certificate to The Amazing Toy Store.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. residents only
DETAILS: Ongoing - Monthly photo contests. Entries for the baby contest must be between 0 - 12 months of age; toddler contest: 13 months to 3 years old; preschooler contest: 3 - 5 years old. Parent or guardian of the child may submit entry photo (JPG format).
(added November 4, 2000, updated January 27, 2004 - - - last link check - January 27, 2004: still going)
Craft Business Home's Arts and Crafts Online Contest - - [open in new window]
Get creative and win prizes. Using your own interpretation of this month's contest theme, create an item based on your particular art or craft. Whether you paint or make jewelry, candles, clothing, stationery or anything else art or craft related! Your entry must be your own creation - you will be asked to submit two photos of your creation -- one that will be used for the competition, and one that includes you holding a hand written note with your name and the date.
PRIZE: Prizes for crafters - varies. For example, prize at this writing: Mini E-Books Collection (for crafters) including "66 Ways To Make Money With Handicrafts"; "Setting Up Your Own Craft Consignment Shop"; more.
ELIGIBILITY: Worldwide, all ages
ENDS: Ongoing - Monthly craft contest. You may submit up to three individual entries per contest.
(added July 12, 2007 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
eatNation's Monthly Contest - - [new window]
Recipe photo and video contests - a different theme each month, for example "best photo of a recipe". You can win lots of great cooking related prizes. Judged on creativity, originality, and general entertainment quality.
PRIZE: cooking prizes, cookware, etc. - varies each contest. Prizes at this writing are: 1st Place - $400 Anolon skillets and cutlery; 2nd Place - $250 Chef's Catalog gift card
ELIGIBILITY: legal resident of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Canada, 18 years and older (Void in Puerto Rico, the province of Quebec, and overseas U.S. territories, possessions, commonwealths and military installations)
ENDS: Ongoing - monthly contest.
(added April 1, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
FestivalPig.com Festival Competition - - [open in new window]
Post your festival picture and story. Submission with the most votes wins a prize!
PRIZE: $100 Ticketmaster Voucher
ELIGIBILITY: UK, Worldwide, 18 years or older
ENDS: Ongoing - enter as often as you like.
(added September 24, 2007 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
frameAgram monthly contest - - [open in new window]
Design your own frameAgram and you could win $100 - all you need is a memorable digital photo and your imagination. Visitors may also vote for the best designs - highest vote each month wins.
PRIZEs: Grand Prize: $100 cash. 1st Runner-up: free frameAgram based on your winning design. 2nd Runner-up: coupon for 50% off at frameAgram.com
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. residents, must register for a free account at frameAgram.com to create your design
ENDS: Ongoing Contests
(added February 25, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
Furniture for Small Spaces - Small Talk Monthly Contest - - [new window]
Win $25 for making small talk! Simply answer this month's thought-provoking question, supply a photo or two, if you like - if you send in the answer they like best, you win the cash prize. Example: question at this writing is "What small space trick have you come up with that solved a problem in your home?"
PRIZE: $25 cash
ELIGIBILITY: Legal residents of the U.S., 18 years or older
ENDS: Ongoing - Monthly contest
(added May 27, 2008 - CREAIIVE ENTRY)
JamsBio All-Time Favorite Songs Promotion - - [new window]
Share your memories about your all-time favorite songs and you and a friend could win tickets to a concert of your choice! Every third day, JamsBio will randomly draw a winner from all memories submitted through the promotion page.
PRIZE: For each drawing, there will be one winner who will receive two concert tickets from JamsBio to an upcoming concert of their choice (value up to $250 USD.)
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. residents, 18 years of age or older
ENDS: Ongoing - Post as many memories as you like because each original memory is another chance to win.
(added April 22, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
Earn Money Using myLot - - [open in new window]
Join this online community where you can participate in online discussions, start your own topics for discussion, add photos, make friends, and earn MONEY at the same time! GRANDMA Says: this internet community is very active, there are many categories of topics up for discussion - for those of you who love to chat online and join in message boards this is a super great way to earn a little extra cash and have fun doing what you like to do anyway. The more you contribute, the more you earn.
REWARDS: Contribute to the community and earn small cash amounts - get paid monthly with minimum account balance of $10 (paid via PayPal or iKobo)
ELIGIBILITY: Worldwide, 16 years of age or older (must write and post in English)
ENDS: Ongoing
(added November 9, 2006 - EARN CASH ONLINE)
Nanny Deprived.com Funny Mom Story Contest - - [open in new window]
Every mom has a wild adventure, an embarrassing tale, or a hilarious story to tell. Enter your best story for a chance to win a Spa Gift Basket! NannyDeprived.com will choose 2-6 stories to be entered in the contest from the entries received - site visitors then vote by poll for their favorite story.
PRIZE: spa/bath gift basket up to $25 from the NannyDeprived.com store
ELIGIBILITY: Residents of the U.S., 18 years or older
ENDS: Ongoing Contests
(added January 16, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
Late Show with David Letterman Top Ten Contest
If you've got a flair for comedy and an insatiable desire for cheap prizes, try your hand at writing a weekly Top Ten entry. Every Monday a new Top Ten Topic will be posted. Funniest ten entries each week win!
PRIZE: (10) Weekly Winners - high-tech LATE SHOW Mousepad and spot on online Top Ten List.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. residents
DETAILS: Ongoing - weekly comedy-writing contest.
(added June 23, 1998, updated January 26, 2004 - - - last link check - January 26, 2004: still going)
Sarracenia Northwest: Monthly Carnivorous Plant Giveaway - - [open in new window]
Caption the photo for a chance to win some pretty cool carnivorous plants for your home and garden. You must be a subscriber of "Carnivorous Plant Secrets", free monthly newsletter, to be entered.
PRIZE: Monthly Prize - $20 gift certificate to buy carnivorous plants; plus copy of e-book "Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden (Windows)"
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. residents, 18 years or older
ENDS: Ongoing - one entry per person per MONTH.
(added January 9, 2004 - - - last link check and update - August 2, 2007: still going)
Scuba-Diving-Smiles.com Story and Photo Contest - - [new window]
Share your scuba dive stories, tips, tricks, photos, and/or videos - you could win an Amazon gift certifiicate! It can be a rant or rave or anything in between - whether it is your favorite dive site, a regulator that didn't work, a wonderful liveaboard experience or a horrible dive vacation, etc.
PRIZE: $50 Amazon gift certificate
ELIGIBILITY: Worldwide, all ages
ENDS: Ongoing - a New Contest every two months. Enter as often as you like.
(added July 21, 2008 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
tipstrs "Write a Tip -- Win Money" Contest - - [open in new window]
Write a tip on tipstrs and be eligible to win a weekly $15 drawing.
PRIZE: $15, paid by check in US dollars
ELIGIBILITY: Worldwide, 18 years or older
ENDS: Ongoing - weekly giveaway (every Thursday at midnight MT, one tip will be randomly selected from the tips created during the previous week). You are free to create as many tips as you like - to be eligible to win, tips must not be create anonymously.
(added August 13, 2007 - CREATIVE ENTRY)
TV Tunes Online: Caption Contest - - [open in new window]
Submit your caption for the current contest's photo. Make 'em laugh - extra credit for being clever! Winning entry wins a prize.
PRIZE: 1st Place winner: 30-day TV Tunes Online Membership and a TV show DVD (varies each contest). 2nd Place winner: TV show DVD (varies each contest).
ELIGIBILITY: No restrictions stated
ENDS: Ongoing - About two contests a month (a new one about every two weeks)
(added June 20, 2006 - - - last link check and update - April 18, 2007: still going)
WhatCanIMakeWithIt.com - Creative Moms Contest
The website "WhatCanIMakewithIt.com" asks you for your creative ideas. What can I make with ... avocados, mangos, oatmeal? Tell us your ideas, and you can win prizes.
PRIZE: Prizes vary each month - For example, current prizes are: bear with WhatCanIMakewithIt.com logo, ebook "Journey to Joy, plus all contest entrants $50 off a cruise or vacation package with Dugan’s Travels.
ELIGIBILITY: Residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia, 18 and over
ENDS: Ongoing - Monthly prizes awarded.
(added May 8, 2006 - CREATIVE - Unlimited Entries)
The World of Escher Tessellation Contest
Tessellation is the combination of mathematics and artistic ability. Submit your original artwork using the symmetry art works of M.C. Escher as a model. You could win M.C. Escher prizes and a place for your artwork in the "Hall of Fame"! Artwork must be done in watercolor, color pencils, pen & ink, marker, or computer-generated. (You can come to the site to vote for current entries in the running.)
PRIZE: First, Second, and Third Place Winners - prizes from the Escher online store (t-shirts, posters, silk ties, puzzles, books, etc.)
ELIGIBILITY: Open worldwide, all ages
DETAILS: Ongoing contests. You may scan and email your entry (must be in .jpg format) or send by snail mail.
(added July 17, 2001 - - - last link check - January 24, 2004: still going)
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