Retail Merchandising Contest
Submit your entry to the 15th annual Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest and win $5,000!
The contest will start June 8 and run throughout the month of August.
Last day to receive entries is September 13, 2024.
Show us your merchandising talents, both those in store and in print/digital spaces! All entries should showcase watermelon’s benefits including health, happiness, value and versatility. Watermelon of any kind can be included in the promotion, including whole, fresh-cut, mini watermelon, yellow and red or any mix thereof.
Marketing efforts considered in judging will include category visibility, point-of-sale materials, good visual merchandising, messaging nutritional benefits, recipes and/or selection education and use of print, online and/or digital platforms.
Prizes include:
- 1st Place: $5,000
- 2nd Place: $2,500
- 3rd Place: $1,000
- Honorable Mentions (3): $500 each
- First 25 entrants will receive a $15 digital gift card
All entries must be submitted by midnight EST on September 13, 2024.
Contact NWPB at [email protected] with additional questions.
Feedback from previous winners:
“We here at Chuck’s welcome any opportunity to bring a little pizazz to our community and support this amazing American staple crop,” – Kayla Beal, Internal Marketing/Signs Department Manager, Chuck’s Produce and Street Market Mill Plain (2021 Winner)
“Bringing ideas to life for our customers to get excited about is something we take great pride in.” – Aaron Carroll, Produce Manager, Schnuck’s Markets (2022 Winner)
“Each year, FCL and it’s Member Co-ops highlight watermelon through flyer and in-store features, and we encourage participation in the NWPB contest each year. We recognize that exciting and engaging displays continue to delight guests and drive in store experience. The NWPB display contest is an excellent opportunity for CRS Members to highlight their merchandising skills and highlight our focus on seasonal produce favorites.” – Joshua Hubert, Produce Retail Operations Manager at Federated Co-operatives Limited (2023 Winner)
Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest Form
Please fill out the form below to enter the 2024 National Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest. Incomplete entry forms will be disqualified.
Manual Entry
You can also download and email your entry forms and photos to: [email protected].