Gabriel launches "Share Your Independent Spirit" photo contest on Facebook

The Original Gabriel® (Ride Control, LLC), the originator of the world's first automotive shock absorber in 1907, announces the launch of its "Share your Independent Spirit" photo contest on Facebook. The contest runs from September 8 through Dec
Jan. 1, 2020
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The Original Gabriel® (Ride Control, LLC), the originator of the world's first automotive shock absorber in 1907, announces the launch of its "Share your Independent Spirit" photo contest on Facebook. The contest runs from September 8 through December 5, 2011 on The Original Gabriel page on Facebook.

Gabriel is awarding $1000 to one first place contest winner and $500 to the second and third place winners in the voter-based contest.

“We want to champion the independent spirit of ride enthusiasts all over America,” said Lisa Bahash, president and CEO, Ride Control, LLC. “It is their enthusiasm and passion for their rides that Gabriel values and has encouraged for many, many years.”

Participants are encouraged to share their independent spirit with Gabriel by showing off their “ride” on The Original Gabriel Facebook page. Entrants are requested to upload a photo of themselves and their vehicle that depicts their unique and independent spirit and passion for their vehicles. To enter a photo, participants must first “like” The Original Gabriel page on Facebook.

Viewers can peruse a gallery of uploaded photos until November 14 when voting begins. From November 14 through December 3, 2011 anyone with a Facebook account can vote for up to three favorite Gabriel Independent Spirit photos each day. Participants are encouraged to have their family and friends vote.

Winners will be announced on or around December 15, 2011 on Facebook.

 

PAGE 2 There are four phases to the contest:
  • Entrants upload photos – The Original Gabriel page will collect and display the photos of all qualified entrants from September 8 through November 11, 2011
  • Finalists selected – The Original Gabriel will select up to 10 photos as finalists between November 12 and November 13, 2011 Voting takes place – between November 14 and December 3, 2011 Winners announced – on or around December 15, 2011 on Facebook The contest is open to persons 18 years of age or older residing in the US. Contest rules are available at the Original Gabriel Facebook page. Entrants must “like” the Original Gabriel page in order to submit photos or vote.
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