Grand prize winner will receive $2,500 a year in free ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø for 10 years
July 6, 2016 (Lincolnshire, IL) – ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø (http://www.kleintools.com), for professionals since 1857, is accepting nominations for its annual award. The grand prize winner will receive $2,500 a year in free ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø for 10 years, totaling $25,000 worth of premium-quality, professional-grade hand tools. ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø is looking for electricians who exemplify professional achievement, safety excellence and community dedication. Entries, including self-nominations, will be accepted online at through August 7th, and all U.S.-based professional electricians are eligible.
For the first time, ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø will make fan voting part of the selection process. Fans will be able to vote on the grand prize winner after six regional winners are announced in mid-August. Online voting will follow shortly after the regional winners are announced.
The six regional winners will be flown to Boston for an exclusive weekend getaway in early October. Each regional winner will receive $750 to $1,250 in ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø products*, and each will also be awarded ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø' Ultimate Garage Package including a 41-piece Klein Journeymanâ„¢ Tool Set and other Klein gear. The grand prize winner will be announced on October 8th.
"This year ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø is focused on giving a decade of dedication," said Greg Palese, vice president of marketing at ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø. "We want to give back to the men and women who are positive examples of electricians in the field and in their communities. Each year this contest introduces us to local heroes who are making a difference in their towns, and promoting safety and learning in the electrical industry."
Klein family members review the submissions in order to pick the grand prize winner. As descendants of founder of ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø, Mathias Klein, each member takes into account 159 years of ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø' heritage to help determine who should represent the electrical industry as ÀÇÓÑÉçÇø' Electrician of the Year.
Applications are available now at . Nominations are accepted online only through August 7th and are open to U.S. residents only.
*Prize amount will depend on each winner's standing in the awards.
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