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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
28-04-2025
- General
- Business Wire
Vote Now for Your Favorite Teacher in the Tropical Smoothie Cafe ® Sunshine for Teachers Contest
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Tropical Smoothie Cafe ® has announced the 20 inspiring educators who are now finalists vying for the grand prize in the brand's Sunshine for Teachers contest. Selected from thousands of nominations submitted by consumers nationwide, these finalists are being recognized and rewarded for spreading sunshine in their classroom and community. In May, one grand prize winner will receive a summer getaway worth up to $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. The finalists and their schools are: Angelica Abbey, Frye Elementary School, Chandler, AZ Greg Armstrong, Friendship Christian School, Lebanon, TN Jasmine Beasley, Lilburn Elementary School, Lilburn, GA Terri Bean, Loveland Elementary School, Loveland, OH Amy Fitzsimmons, Smith Elementary School, Plymouth, MI Samantha Hamilton, Rowlett Academy, Bradenton, FL Rose Hammel, Fairless Middle School, Navarre, OH Marianne Jordan, Rigdon Road Elementary, Columbus, GA Bethany Klisavage, Moon Area High School, Coraopolis, PA Danny Kloosterman, Greeneview High School, Jamestown, OH Jennifer Medina, Hubbard Heights Elementary School, Fort Worth, TX Kisha McKee, Levey Middle School, Southfield, MI Graham Pitts, Charlesmont Elementary School, Dundalk, MD Kimberly Saunders, Percy Julian High School, Chicago, IL Nicole Spage, Rock Ridge High School, Ashburn, VA Crystal Valls, Seneca Middle School, Macomb, MI Jim Vanvalkenburgh, Langston Charter Middle School, Greenville, SC Kathleen Vogel, Crossroads Middle School, Grand Rapids, MI Ben Wilkins, Treadwell Elementary, Memphis, TN Karigan Wilson, Rich Pond Elementary, Bowling Green, KY Parents, teachers, families and smoothie fans across the country can now vote for their favorite teacher who is 'spreading sunshine' in their local community. View finalist profiles and cast your vote by midnight ET on May 9, 2025 at After the voting period ends on May 9, one grand prize winner and 19 first prize winners will be named and win the following prizes: Grand prize winner will receive a $10,000 summer getaway and free smoothies for a year. First prize winners will each receive a $1,000 cash award and free smoothies for a year. All winners' schools will receive a $1,000 donation and a smoothie party. Plus, the individuals who originally nominated all winners will receive free smoothies for a year. 'We received an overwhelming number of responses to our Sunshine for Teachers contest, which has been a rewarding way for Tropical Smoothie Cafe to recognize educators,' said Deborah von Kutzleben, Chief Marketing Officer at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, LLC. 'We are proud to celebrate the educators in the communities surrounding the 1,500+ Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations across the country. The accomplishments of the teachers, administrators, and support personnel and the love and support from their communities were evident in every nomination.' The grand prize winner will be notified approximately 5 business days after the public voting period ends during a school celebration the week of May 12. All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions described in the Official Rules. This program is in collaboration with Campus Multimedia, a school communication and marketing company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands. 'Campus Multimedia is honored to work with Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the Sunshine for Teachers contest,' said Karl Mawhinney, CEO and Founder of Campus Multimedia. 'Sunshine for Teachers is a meaningful initiative dedicated to recognizing educators and supporting their work, schools and communities.' NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. THIS IS A SKILL BASED CONTEST. Void where prohibited. To vote, individual must be 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC. Votes must be received by 5/9/25. Total ARV of all prizes to be awarded: $109,900. For Official Rules & complete details, visit Administrator: Campus Multimedia. Sponsor: Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC. 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.
