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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ohio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Sunshine for Teachers Contest; 19 Other Teachers and Their Schools Also Prize Winners
Danny Kloosterman from Greeneview High School in Jamestown, Ohio is the grand prize winner. Mr. Kloosterman and 19 first prize winners celebrated with their schools last week during schoolwide smoothie parties hosted by Tropical Smoothie Cafe. ATLANTA, May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical Smoothie Cafe® in the Sunshine for Teachers contest. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to these worthy teachers and their schools. As the grand prize winner, Danny Kloosterman from Greeneview High School in Jamestown, Ohio won a summer getaway worth up to $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. All first-place winners received a $1,000 cash award and free smoothies for a year. All 20 schools received a donation of $1,000 per school. "Congratulations to Mr. Kloosterman for winning the grand prize in the Sunshine for Teachers contest," said Deborah von Kutzleben, Chief Marketing Officer at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. "We hope he enjoys his well-deserved summer getaway. On behalf of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees, we thank every family member and friend who nominated a teacher for this year's program. Reading their stories and celebrating with the teachers at their schools was a highlight for all of us!" Over 11,000 nominations were submitted nationwide. From those entries, 20 finalists were announced on April 28, which was the opening day for the public voting phase to select the grand prize winner. The individuals who nominated the grand prize and first place winners will receive free smoothies for a year. The Sunshine for Teachers contest presented by Tropical Smoothie Cafe, was executed in collaboration with Campus Multimedia, a school communication and marketing company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands. "Campus Multimedia has been honored to work with Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the Sunshine for Teachers contest," said Karl Mawhinney, CEO and Founder of Campus Multimedia. "Our teachers deserve our respect and recognition and it has been especially gratifying to see so many worthy entrants in the contest." All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions described in the Official Rules. About Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a national fast-casual restaurant brand built on a mission to Inspire Better®, a commitment that starts with our better-for-you food and smoothies and extends to inspiring better in the communities we serve. Born on a beach in 1997, today Tropical Smoothie Cafe has more than 1,500 locations in 44 states. For the fourth year in a row, the brand was ranked #1 in the Smoothie/Juice Category by Entrepreneur Franchisee 500. For 12 consecutive years, the brand has received the Franchise Times Fast and Serious award, and in 2024 the brand's FUND Score was 905, one of the top scores for franchise concepts analyzed by FRANdata. About Campus Multimedia Campus Multimedia is the nation's leader in brand activation for K-12 schools. By connecting our network of over 84,000 schools with aligned brands, we provide resources, recognition, and revenue to strengthen school communities. Our turnkey programs empower schools while helping brands create authentic local connections that drive engagement and lifelong loyalty. Learn more at Connect with CM on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Jennifer Harrison for Campus Multimedia jennifer@ +1 916-716-0636 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ohio Teacher Wins $10K Summer Getaway and Other Prizes in Tropical Smoothie Cafe
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last week, students and teachers in 20 schools across 13 states were treated to a smoothie party hosted by Tropical Smoothie Cafe ® in the Sunshine for Teachers contest. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes were awarded to these worthy teachers and their schools. As the grand prize winner, Danny Kloosterman from Greeneview High School in Jamestown, Ohio won a summer getaway worth up to $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. All first-place winners received a $1,000 cash award and free smoothies for a year. All 20 schools received a donation of $1,000 per school. 'Congratulations to Mr. Kloosterman for winning the grand prize in the Sunshine for Teachers contest,' said Deborah von Kutzleben, Chief Marketing Officer at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. 'We hope he enjoys his well-deserved summer getaway. On behalf of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees, we thank every family member and friend who nominated a teacher for this year's program. Reading their stories and celebrating with the teachers at their schools was a highlight for all of us!' Over 11,000 nominations were submitted nationwide. From those entries, 20 finalists were announced on April 28, which was the opening day for the public voting phase to select the grand prize winner. The individuals who nominated the grand prize and first place winners will receive free smoothies for a year. The Sunshine for Teachers contest presented by Tropical Smoothie Cafe, was executed in collaboration with Campus Multimedia, a school communication and marketing company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands. 'Campus Multimedia has been honored to work with Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the Sunshine for Teachers contest,' said Karl Mawhinney, CEO and Founder of Campus Multimedia. 'Our teachers deserve our respect and recognition and it has been especially gratifying to see so many worthy entrants in the contest.' All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions described in the Official Rules. About Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a national fast-casual restaurant brand built on a mission to Inspire Better®, a commitment that starts with our better-for-you food and smoothies and extends to inspiring better in the communities we serve. Born on a beach in 1997, today Tropical Smoothie Cafe has more than 1,500 locations in 44 states. For the fourth year in a row, the brand was ranked #1 in the Smoothie/Juice Category by Entrepreneur Franchisee 500. For 12 consecutive years, the brand has received the Franchise Times Fast and Serious award, and in 2024 the brand's FUND Score was 905, one of the top scores for franchise concepts analyzed by FRANdata. About Campus Multimedia Campus Multimedia is the nation's leader in brand activation for K-12 schools. By connecting our network of over 84,000 schools with aligned brands, we provide resources, recognition, and revenue to strengthen school communities. Our turnkey programs empower schools while helping brands create authentic local connections that drive engagement and lifelong loyalty. Learn more at Connect with CM on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Business Wire
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Nominations Open Today for the Heroes of the Classroom Teacher Recognition Program Presented by Kleenex®—Over $50,000 in Prizes
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today until August 3, 2025, parents, teachers, and the school community can nominate teachers for the Kleenex® Heroes of the Classroom program. Heroes of the Classroom is a national teacher recognition program honoring K-12 teachers, administrators, and other teaching staff for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to students. Ten finalists will be selected from the nominees and those teachers will be entered into the final round where the public votes for the Grand Prize winner. Learn more about the program and nominate a teacher at Last year's Grand Prize winner was Lauren Brazel from Tinley Park High School in the suburbs of Chicago. In the 2024 program, teachers from nearly every state were nominated by fellow teachers, parents, friends, and students. Their nominations described the many worthy efforts of teachers including those who worked with struggling students, championed school community service, built school libraries and gardens, and generally displayed an outstanding commitment to education. Nominations are open May 12 to August 3. The ten finalists are named on August 25. Then there is a public voting period from August 25 to September 8 to select the Grand Prize winner. The Grand Prize winner will be named during the week of September 24 at a special ceremony at the winner's school. The Grand Prize winner will receive a check for $10,000 and their school will receive a $5,000 check plus a one-year supply of Kleenex Brand Tissue. In addition to all these prizes, individuals who nominated the ten finalists will receive a $1,000 Costco Shop card. This program is in partnership with Campus Multimedia, a school communication and marketing company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands. 'Campus Multimedia looks forward to bringing back the Heroes of the Classroom program for a second year to our nation's teachers on behalf of the iconic Kleenex brand,' said Karl Mawhinney, CEO and Chief Commercial Officer at Campus Multimedia. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. THIS IS A SKILL BASED CONTEST. Void where prohibited. To nominate, individual must be 18+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC. To be nominated, individual must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC, legal age of majority and a teacher at a K-12 public or private school located in the 50 U.S or DC. Nominations must be received by 8/3/25. To vote for a teacher, individual must be 18+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC. Votes must be received by 9/8/25. Total ARV of all prizes to be awarded: $54,000. For Official Rules & complete details, visit Administrator: Campus Multimedia. Sponsor: Kimberly-Clark Global Sales, LLC. Campus Multimedia is the nation's leader in brand activation for K-12 schools. By connecting our network of over 84,000 schools with aligned brands, we provide resources, recognition, and revenue to strengthen school communities. Our turnkey programs empower schools while helping brands create authentic local connections that drive engagement and lifelong loyalty. Learn more at
