CONTEST: Win an iPod from BUCKET for voting in the Podcast Awards

I’m cruising around the Internet Tuesday, and I see that the little podcast I co-host, called BUCKET, has been nominated as one of 10 comedy podcasts up for the 2007 Best Comedy Podcast award at the Podcast Awards Web site.

Wow, I’m honored! And surprised! Jen and I do our show from split locations — me from Stamford, Conn. and Jen from Nowhereville, Pa.

Surprisingly, we’ve kept our chemistry intact despite the space difference. And some say we’re still funny.

So, after talking with my co-host, we’ve decided to give out some “incentive” to encourage podcast listeners to vote in the Awards — even if you’re not voting for BUCKET.

Just vote for someone in the comedy category and win some cool prizes. Would a free iPod help?

I thought so! Keep reading…

As you heard on BUCKET Episode 56, we are running a contest with a grand prize of an iPod Nano! Below are the rules to follow in order to win one of the great prizes we’re offering here.

First some information on the awards.

The Podcast Awards can be found at http://podcastawards.com. There are 22 categories with 7 – 10 nominees in each. Voting on these awards begins at 12:01 AM on Saturday July 28th and ends on 11:59 PM on Saturday August 11th. You may vote once per person per day for the 15 days of the contest.

How to win:

1. Vote in the awards at http://podcastawards.com. We hope you’ll vote in all the categories. Although we do hope you’ll vote for BUCKET, it is not mandatory to participate in or win this contest.
2. Check the email account you use for voting. Confirm your vote by clicking the link in the email from the Podcast Awards.
3. Only after confirming your vote, forward that confirmation email to ivotedforbucket@gmail.com. This is your entry into the contest.
4. Each person may vote in the Podcast Awards once per day. This means each person can potentially have up to 15 entries in the contest which equals 15 chances to win any of our excellent prizes.

Here are the prizes up for grabs:

• 3 Classic BUCKET tshirts as seen at http://bucketpodcast.com
• 5 BUCKET tshirts specially designed for PNME 2007
• 1 SmartShare Headphone Splitter with individual volume control compatible with all iPods by Griffin
• 1 Shock-Resistant Silicone Case with changeable PC Faceplate for video iPods, Axio by Harodesign
• 1 Silver 2 GB iPod Nano with compatible Griffin iTrip Transmitter and Crystal Film Cover Set by Power Support

Prizes will be given away in the following manner:

• All winners will be randomly chosen by number generation.
• All valid confirmation emails with a vote in the Comedy category will be counted as entries. You need not vote for BUCKET (although we sure hope you do) to be entered or to win a prize.
• On August 4th, the following prizes will be awarded: 1 classic BUCKET tshirt, 1 PNME 2007 BUCKET tshirt, Headphone splitter, and Silicone video iPod case. You must vote in the first week to be eligible for these prizes. Winner of the prizes awarded at this time are STILL ELIGIBLE for the remaining prizes including the grand prize.
• Final winners will be selected on Monday August 13th. All entries must be received by 11:59 PM EST on Sunday August 12th to be eligible for the final prizes.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at ivotedforbucket@gmail.com.

Now go forth and vote! Make your voices heard. Choose your favorite podcasts and win free stuff for doing it. That’s all it takes.

And if you’d like, listen to BUCKET and consider giving us your support. The monkeys will thank you for it!