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Plug In the Power(TM) of Education With PNY's "My Big Green Idea" Scholarship Contest
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) PARSIPPANY, NJ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/05/09 --
PNY Technologies®, Inc. ("PNY"), a global
leader in flash memory, USB flash drives, solid state drives, computer
memory upgrade modules, as well as consumer and professional graphics
cards, has announced the "My Big Green Idea" college scholarship contest.
PNY's college scholarship contest is challenging high school seniors in
both public and private high schools to conceive an eco-friendly solution,
product, or idea that will help to save the environment using PNY
technology. Students must submit a typed, 1000 word or less, essay
describing their project, along with optional pictures and/or video to
support their idea. Submissions will be accepted from now until March 15,
2010.
One Grand Prize Winner will be selected to receive a college scholarship of
$5,000, as well as $1,000 to execute their idea. The winner's high school
will receive three brand new computers and monitors. PNY will also select
two honorable mention entrants to receive a PNY prize package valued at
$500.00.
"With the launch of our environmentally friendly flash product packaging
earlier this year, PNY has taken a more proactive role in our green efforts
on a national and global scale," said Tony Gomez, vice president, sales and
marketing at PNY. "The 'My Big Green Idea' scholarship contest is aimed at
encouraging high school students to consider their own environmental impact
and develop ideas to address environmental challenges with innovative
solutions."
Entrants are encouraged to submit their idea online at
www.pny.com/education. Details for entering by mail are also available on
the entry web page. The winner will be selected on or about April 20,
2010, and eligibility is limited to current high school seniors who reside
in the United States.
Visit www.PNY.com to learn more about the complete line of PNY products.
About PNY Technologies
Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. is a leading manufacturer
and supplier of memory upgrade modules, high capacity flash memory cards,
USB flash drives, as well as consumer and professional workstation graphics
cards. The company's photography, mobility, 3D gaming and business
solutions are widely available from major retail, e-tail and wholesale
outlets internationally. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., PNY maintains
facilities in North America (Santa Clara, Orange County, CA; Miami, FL;
Parsippany, NJ), Europe (Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain,
United Kingdom,) Asia (Taiwan, China) and Latin America. www.pny.com
The PNY logo is a registered trademark of PNY Technologies, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2009
PNY Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Media Contact:
Bernadette Brijlall
Phone: 973-560-5481
Email: Email Contact
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