The SIGG Switzerland & Tony Hawk Design Contest Has Officially Launched

March 22, 2013 - PRLog -- Who: SIGG Switzerland, the Tony Hawk Foundation and TalentHouse

What: SIGG and Tony Hawk are calling on you to create and submit your original artwork for a chance to have it produced and sold on a SIGG bottle worldwide. Four winners will be selected to receive a $1,000 cash prize and be flown to Beverly Hills, CA to meet Tony Hawk and attend the 10th annual Stand Up For Skateparks event. A People’s Choice design with the most social votes will also be selected and win $500.

Where: The contest and submissions will run through the end on March 25, 2013 2pm EST. A voting period open to the public will begin immediately after.

Where: Submit your design on the new global Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SIGGOriginal

Why: Because for every Tony Hawk bottle sold, SIGG will donate a portion of proceeds to the Tony Hawk foundation which helps in funding free public skateparks in at-risk communities.

ABOUT SIGG

SIGG Switzerland AG, the Swiss company rich in tradition, represents a unique success story. Established in Switzerland over 100 years ago, SIGG today focuses on recyclable aluminum drinking bottles. The “Original Swiss Bottle” is manufactured in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. Over 90% of its production is exported thanks to a strong global reputation for quality, design and ecology. All SIGG bottles are durable and 100% recyclable. Every year SIGG launches a new Design Collection and for many years now has had samples exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Mainly appreciated by hikers and mountaineers initially, the SIGG bottles satisfy today’s strong sustainability trend. They have also developed into a fashionable lifestyle accessory and are favorites of celebrities such as Gisele Bündchen, Cameron Diaz and Zac Efron. www.sigg.com

ABOUT TONY HAWK – SKATEBOARDING LEGEND

American professional skateboarder Tony Hawk made history for completing the first documented 900 (900 degree aerial spin). He is widely considered to be one of the most successful and influential pioneers of modern vertical skateboarding. Throughout his career, he has made numerous appearances in films, other media and his own series of licensed video games. He has also been involved in various philanthropic activities, including his own Tony Hawk Foundation that helps to build skateparks in underprivileged areas. The Tony Hawk Foundation seeks to foster lasting improvements in society, with an emphasis on supporting and empowering youth. Since 2002, the Tony Hawk Foundation has awarded 512 grants worth over $4 million to help build free, public skateparks across the U.S. www.tonyhawk.com and www.tonyhawkfoundation.org

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