Enter to Win $10,000 in National Gift-Wrapping Contest

The Search for the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Is On!


ST. PAUL, MN--(Marketwire - June 24, 2009) - If your desire for crisp, straight edges and perfectly tied bows has you pegged as the "go-to gift wrapper," it is time you penned an entry for the 13th annual Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, sponsored by 3M. Eight finalists -- four amateurs and four professionals -- will be selected to receive a three-day, three-night all-expense paid trip to New York City to compete for $10,000 and the title of Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper. The contest will take place on December 4, 2009 at Rockefeller Center -- the quintessential holiday locale.

Contest details are as follows:

  • Enter by describing in 100 words or less why you or someone you know has what it takes -- passion, creativity, experience -- to compete in the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest. The person who nominates the grand-prize winner will also receive $1,000 for his/her winning recommendation.
  • Entries should include:
    • Name, home address, city, state, zip code, daytime phone number, fax number and e-mail address (if available).
    • Nominee's name, home address, city, state, zip code, daytime phone number, fax number and e-mail address (if available).
    • Whether the nominee is entering as a professional or amateur. Note that anyone who is currently or has previously earned income as a gift wrapper at a department store, specialty store, etc. is considered a professional.
  • Entries must be received no later than October 5, 2009 and can be submitted by:
    • Mail: Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, c/o Hunter Public Relations, 41 Madison Ave, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10010
    • E-mail: giftedwrapper@hunterpr.com
    • Fax: (212) 679-6607

ABOUT 3M

A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M's core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms -- often in combination -- to a wide array of customer needs. With $25 billion in sales, 3M employs 76,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com.

Contact Information:

Contact Information:

Melissa Kuhn (Agency)
Hunter Public Relations for 3M
p: 212-679-6600 ext 223

Helen Wagner (3M)
3M Public Relations and Corporate Communications
p: 651-733-4858

Links:www.ScotchBrand.com

Alton DuLaney is crowned Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper in 2008. Holly Karolkowski competes in the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, sponsored by 3M. Alton DuLaney wraps up the competition at the Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper Contest, sponsored by 3M.