CONTEST PRIZES:
There should always be a reward for solving a puzzle better than anyone else!
Breakdown of the prizes available are below but check out our official contest rules for more details and judging and prizes!
PHASE 1 & 2 Individual Problem Prize Breakdown:
The TOP 3 point earners in each problem for each level will win! You can only participant in one level and one problem at a time! Entries submitted by an individual to both levels a the same time voids both entries!
Apprentice Level: Master Level:
1st - One (1) $50.00 (U.S. Dollars) Visa Gift Card 1st - One (1) $150.00 (U.S. Dollar) Visa Gift Card
2nd - One (1) $35.00 (U.S. Dollar) Visa Gift Card 2nd - One (1) $100.00 (U.S. Dollar) Visa Gift Card
3rd - One (1) $25.00 (U.S. Dollar) Visa Gift Card 3rd - One (1) $50.00 (U.S. Dollar) Visa Gift Card
PHASE 2 Grand Prizes:
The individual problem prize structure, as indicated above for Phase 1, will be the same for Phase 2. What will be different is your opportunity to win a grand prize by participating in more than one problem in Phase 2.
Apprentice Level: The grand prize, (1) an Apple iPOD touch* (valued at approximately $200.00 US dollars), will be awarded to the individual with the highest number of cumulative points from the 3 highest scored problems within phase 2, Apprentice Level.
Master Level: The grand prize, (1) a Laptop (valued at approximately $600.00 US dollars), will be awarded to the individual with the highest number of cumulative points from the 3 highest scored problems within phase 2, Master Level.
So let the games begin. Choose Your Path In This Year's Threading Challenge and Thread Your Way to these Prizes!
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