Design a Hat, Win a Trip to the Kentucky Derby
19 Février 2007 - 3:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Entries Sought for 'Hats Off to the Derby' National Design
Competition AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Established and aspiring fashion designers, do you have what it
takes? "Hats Off to the Derby," a nationwide hat design competition
is underway combining the high fashion and style associated with
the Kentucky Derby in a fun contest where the top three finalists
win tickets to the derby to wear their winning designs. One grand
prize winner will be named in Louisville, Ky., during Kentucky
Derby weekend and will receive an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring
Convertible. Fashion designers and all creative types are invited
to enter the contest by going to
http://www.chryslersebringhatsofftothederby.com/. Entrants must
submit a sketch by March 5 of an original hat design that captures
the essence of the Kentucky Derby and the sophistication of the
Chrysler Sebring Convertible, and be accompanied by a 100-word
description on how the styling and features of the vehicle inspired
the hat design. Five finalists will receive seed money and a swatch
of the Sebring Convertible's soft top material to create their hat
designs and compete for the grand prize. A portion of the
convertible fabric must be used somewhere in the finished hat.
Entries will also be accepted by mail at: Chrysler Sebring Hats Off
to the Derby Contest Department 4764 P.O. Box 6650 Stacy, MN
55078-6650 Mailed entries must be post marked no later than March
5, 2007, and received no later than March 9, 2007. Additional
details are provided on the contest Web site. Public Helps Pick
Finalists The public will vote for their favorite hat designs when
the quarter- finalist entries are posted on the contest Web site,
http://www.chryslersebringhatsofftothederby.com/, from March 20 -
26. The top five vote getters will be provided seed money and
convertible top fabric to produce their hat. After viewing the
completed hats, judges will select the top three finalists, who
will receive a trip for two to the Kentucky Derby and a chance to
win an all-new 2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. The grand prize
winner will be decided by a panel of judges and announced in
Louisville, Ky., Kentucky Derby weekend. DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group
CONTACT: Eileen Wunderlich of Chrysler Group, +1-248-512-0332, or ;
or Kimberly Hippler of Stratacomm, +1-202-441-0096, or , for
Chrysler Group Web site:
http://www.chryslersebringhatsofftothederby.com/
http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/
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