Avon's Duck Tape Sponsors Prom Scholarship Contest

AVON, OH — For nearly two decades, Duck Brand tape has sponsored the Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest. Students who design prom formal wear and accessories, using Duck Tape, have a chance to win nearly $25,000 in scholarships and prizes.

The contest began in 2001. Over 19 years, more than 8,000 students have gone to prom in duct tape attire. Those students have receive more than $500,000 in scholarships.

“Over the past twenty years, Stuck at Prom has evolved from a simple contest into an annual tradition for creative teens to showcase their style, imagination and immense talents,” said Ashley Luke, senior product manager at ShurTech Brands, LLC, the company that markets the Duck brand. “The stories and designs from past participants – many who have gone on to achieve significant success in the field of design—are inspiring… and we look forward to seeing what’s in store this year as we hit this significant milestone.”

The 20th Annual Duck brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship contest begins April 1. To enter the contest, high school students in the U.S. and Canada can upload pictures and videos of their dress or tuxedo creations. While couples and groups of friends can enter designs, each creation must be entered individually in the dress or tux category.

After the entries are received, a panel of judges will pick 10 finalists (five for the dress category, five for tuxes). Criteria include use of color, workmanship, originality and design.

The public will then vote online to crown two grand prize winners (one dress and one tux). Each student will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Eight runners up will receive $500 scholarships and a Duck brand prize pack worth $100.

Here are the key dates for the contest:

• Entry period — April 1 through June 8
• Judging — June 9 through June 19
• Community voting on finalists — June 29 through July 10
• Grand prize winners announced — On or around July 21

More information on the contest can be found at the Stuck on Prom website.