Frequently Asked Questions

How do I enter the sweepstakes?

  • You can enter our sweepstakes from August 1 through December 1, 2012 by completing the online sweepstakes registration form.
    To enter now, click here
    For full official rules click here

How do I enter the contest?

  • You can enter our contest for a chance to win $25,000 in fitness cash for your school from August 1 through September 16, 2012.
    To enter, you must nominate your local school? public, private or charter? grades Kindergarten through 12, by completing the contest registration form and by providing a brief essay (in 500 words or less) that addresses the following question:
    How could $25,000 be used to improve fitness, inspire self-esteem and build teamwork at your school?
    For full Official Rules click here

How many times can I enter the sweepstakes?

  • Limit one (1) entry per person, per day, during the Sweepstakes Period. Entrants can also receive up to two (2) additional entries per day for sharing the Sweepstakes on Facebook and Twitter.

How many times can I enter the contest?

  • An Entrant may submit no more than one (1) essay per school during the Contest Period.

Is there a mail in option for the sweepstakes or contest?

  • No, there is not a mail-in option.

How are the sweepstakes winners selected?

  • The winners of the sweepstakes will be chosen at random from among all eligible entries received.

How is the contest winner selected?

  • Each essay will be judged by a panel of qualified judges who will determine the top five (5) finalist essays from among all valid entries received and will announce five (5) Finalists ("Finalists") on or about October 1, 2012 at www.henkelhelps.com
    Each Finalist will be sent a video camera and will have until October 30, 2012, to complete and return a video in response to the question: "How could $25,000 be used to improve fitness, inspire self-esteem and build teamwork at your school?"
    Between November 14, 2012 and December 7, 2012 the public is invited to vote for their favorite Finalist video at www.henkelhelps.com
    The Finalist whose video entry accumulates the most valid votes, and in the opinion of the judges, will be declared the winning entry and their school will be awarded the $25,000 grand prize.

When will the contest winner be announced?

  • On or about December 11, 2012

How will I know who won the contest?

How will prizes be awarded?

  • The sweepstakes prize winners will be notified by e-mail, telephone or USPS mail and prizes will be delivered to the address provided upon registration by UPS ground service.
    The contest grand prize winner will be contacted by e-mail, telephone, or USPS mail and the $25,000 will be awarded to an authorized representative of the school nominated in the winner's entry.

Do I need to purchase product in order to win in either the sweepstakes or the contest?

  • No purchase is necessary and will not improve your chances of winning.