Published: April 08, 2010
Heinz Announces Winners in 2010 Ketchup Creativity Contest
PITTSBURGH - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The votes have poured in and the anticipation is over for the 12 winners
in the annual Heinz Ketchup Creativity Contest. Out of tens of
thousands of entries, pop artist Burton Morris and a panel of judges
narrowed the field to 36 finalists. America determined the winners in an
online vote and from those 12 winners, a grand prize winner has been
chosen.
Heinz Ketchup lovers across the U.S. will be able to see grand prize
winner Jordan De La Rosa's artwork on 20 million Heinz Ketchup packets
and approximately 2.5 million Heinz Ketchup bottles in the next school
year. Jordan, a third grade student from John H. Shary Elementary School
in Mission, Texas, also will receive $5,700 and a school visit from
Burton Morris.
"Choosing a grand prize winner from the 12 winning packet designs was no
easy task," said Erin Catalina, associate brand manager for Heinz
Ketchup. "But Jordan's colorful Heinz Ketchup bottle, hot dog, hamburger
and French fry characters represent the joy Heinz Ketchup brings to
mealtime."
"It's great to see students express themselves creatively, using one of
their favorite foods, Heinz Ketchup, for inspiration," said artist
Burton Morris. "America can enjoy the 12 winning designs, which will
appear on nearly 200 million ketchup packets combined, at schools and
foodservice venues in the 2010 - 2011 school year."
And the Winners are...
Kindergarten/First Grade: Luke Brown, Gospel Light Christian School,
Walkertown, N.C.
Second Grade: Payton Miller, Monart School of Art, Washington, Pa.
Third Grade: Jordan De La Rosa, John H. Shary Elementary School,
Mission, Texas
Fourth Grade: Lia Guerette, Connecticut Art School, South Windsor, Conn.
Fifth Grade: Danielle Lamboy, Our Lady of Good Counsel School,
Cleveland, Ohio
Sixth Grade: Megan Foshee, Floyd Middle Magnet School, Montgomery, Ala.
Seventh Grade: Kira Nixon, Home School, Fort Hill, Pa.
Eighth Grade: Albert Munoz III, Lucio Middle School, Brownsville, Texas
Ninth Grade: Katie Schmitz, Incarnate Word Academy, St. Louis, Mo.
Tenth Grade: Jasmyne Douglas, Byron P. Steele II High School, Cibolo,
Texas
Eleventh Grade: Synclaire Kaptur, Lyman High, Longwood, Fla.
Twelfth Grade: Nicole Strang, Claudia Taylor Johnson High School, San
Antonio, Texas
In addition to having their artwork reproduced on 20 million Heinz
Ketchup packets each, the 12 winners also will receive a $1,000 cash
prize; and their schools will receive $1,000 toward art supplies, $1,000
worth of Heinz Ketchup and a poster of the winning artwork at a special
awards ceremony with Heinz. To see the 2010 winners' designs, please
visit www.KetchupCreativity.com.
About Heinz
H.J. Heinz Company, offering "Good Food Every Day" is one of the
world's leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and
affordable foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks
and infant nutrition. Heinz provides superior quality, taste and
nutrition for all eating occasions whether in the home, restaurants, the
office or "on-the-go." Heinz is a global family of leading branded
products, including Heinz Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and
infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz's total sales),
Ore-Ida potato products, Weight Watchers Smart Ones entrees, T.G.I.
Friday's snacks, and Plasmon infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its
iconic brands on six continents, showcased by Heinz Ketchup, The
World's Favorite Ketchup. Information on Heinz is available at www.heinz.com.
About Burton Morris
A proponent of art education, Burton Morris credits his teachers and
parents for encouraging him to pursue his passion and career as an
artist. The Pittsburgh native earned his degree in fine arts from
Carnegie Mellon University. He gained national attention when his art
was chosen to hang on the set of the hit sitcom, Friends. Known for
creating high-energy, fun pieces, Burton Morris original artwork is
featured in collections around the world. The artist draws his
inspiration from pop culture, like the iconic Heinz Ketchup bottle,
which he says he grew up with. Information on Burton Morris is available
on the Heinz Ketchup Creativity Web site at www.KetchupCreativity.com/meet.aspx.
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Heinz North America
Stephanie Ackerman, 412-237-7553
Stephanie.Ackerman@us.hjheinz.com
or
Brunner
Tina
Richardson, 412-995-9660
trichardson@brunnerworks.com
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