One Teacher Will Win a $10k Summer Getaway* —19 More Will Receive Cash and Prizes—Plus Rewards for Their Schools and Nominators!
Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Launches Sunshine for Teachers Recognition Program and Will Award Over $100k in Prizes
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Today, Tropical Smoothie Cafe® kicked off the Sunshine for Teachers recognition program to reward and honor up to 20 inspiring educators who are spreading sunshine in their classrooms and communities. In May, one grand prize winner will receive a summer getaway worth up to $10,000 and free smoothies for a year. Parents, teachers, families and the school community are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher at www.sunshineforteachers.com.
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Parents, teachers, families and the school community can nominate a teacher for Sunshine for Teachers, a recognition program from Tropical Smoothie Cafe that celebrates teachers who are “Spreading Sunshine” in Tropical Smoothie Cafe communities nationwide. Nominate teachers at www.SunshineforTeachers.com. One Grand Prize winner receives a $10,000 summer getaway and free smoothies for a year, and their school wins $1,000 and a schoolwide smoothie party. (Graphic: Business Wire)
On April 28, up to 20 finalists will be announced and will move on to a public vote. After the voting period ends, one grand prize winner and up to 19 first prize winners will be named. The prize breakdown is below.
- Grand prize winner will receive a $10,000 summer getaway and free smoothies for a year.
- First prize winners will each receive a $1,000 cash award and free smoothies for a year.
- Each of the grand prize and first prize winners’ schools will receive a $1,000 donation and a smoothie party.
- Plus, the nominators of all grand prize and first prize winners will receive free smoothies for a year.
All prizes are subject to the terms and conditions described in the Official Rules.
“Sunshine for Teachers is one way for Tropical Smoothie Cafe to recognize educators in the communities surrounding the brand’s 1,500+ cafe locations,” said Deborah von Kutzleben, Chief Marketing Officer at Tropical Smoothie Cafe. “We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of teachers, reward them for their commitment to their students and schools, and showcase how they exemplify our mission to Inspire Better® in the communities we serve.”
Learn about the program or nominate a teacher at sunshineforteachers.com.
- Nominations may be submitted between February 28 and April 1, 2025.
- Teachers can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
- Finalists will be notified April 28 when a public voting period opens to coincide with Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Public voting will run from April 28 through May 9 on sunshineforteachers.com.
- The grand prize winner will be notified approximately 5 business days after the public voting period ends during a school celebration the week of May 12.
This program is in collaboration with Campus Multimedia, a school communication and marketing company that administers such programs on behalf of national brands. “Campus Multimedia is honored to work with Tropical Smoothie Cafe on the Sunshine for Teachers program,” said Karl Mawhinney, CEO and Founder of Campus Multimedia. “Sunshine for Teachers is a meaningful initiative dedicated to recognizing educators and supporting their work, schools and communities.”
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. THIS IS A SKILL BASED CONTEST. Void where prohibited. To nominate, individual must be 18+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC. To be nominated, individual must be a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC, legal age of majority and a current teacher at a K-12 public or private school located in the 50 U.S. or DC within a 20-mile radius of a Tropical Smoothie Cafe location. Nominations must be received by 4/1/25. To vote for a teacher, individual must be 13+ and a legal resident of the 50 U.S. or DC. Votes must be received by 5/9/25. Total ARV of all prizes to be awarded: $109,900. For Official Rules & complete details, visit sunshineforteachers.com. Administrator: Campus Multimedia. Sponsor: Tropical Smoothie Café, LLC.
About Tropical Smoothie Cafe®
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a national fast-casual restaurant brand built on a mission to Inspire Better®, a commitment that starts with our better-for-you food and smoothies and extends to inspiring better in the communities we serve. Born on a beach in 1997, today Tropical Smoothie Cafe has more than 1,500 locations in 44 states. For the fourth year in a row, the brand was ranked #1 in the Smoothie/Juice Category by Entrepreneur Franchisee 500. For 12 consecutive years, the brand has received the Franchise Times Fast and Serious award, and in 2024 the brand's FUND Score was 905, one of the top scores for franchise concepts analyzed by FRANdata.
About Campus Multimedia
Campus Multimedia (CM) is supporting K-12 schools to improve the lives of school communities including students, teachers, and families through generous brand support. CM’s brand partnership programs are reshaping trust in school marketing and setting a new standard in ethically engaging the educational ecosystem. Its extensive network of 77,000+ school relationships creates a platform for mutually beneficial impact for both schools and organizations.
As the leader in school marketing execution, CM creates platforms for schools to receive resources, revenue, and recognition tools while brands build valuable relationships with communities.
Learn more at campusmultimedia.com. Connect with CM on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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