Rio Roses today announced the launch of its Mother’s Day photo contest, which will accept submissions via Facebook through Mother’s Day (May 9, 2010). The contest calls for individuals to send a photo along with a brief essay (no more than 500 words) describing what makes their Mom, or another Mom in their life, extraordinary and why they deserve to receive Rio Roses for a year. Rio Roses will send free roses for a year to the Mom in the Grand Prize-winning photo.

 

“While Mother’s Day is just one day of the year, we want to remind people that Moms should be thanked and applauded for all they do every day of the year,” said Marc Blatchley, Marketing Director at Rio Roses. “This contest gives people the chance do to just that, while sharing their stories with the world.”

 

All photo submissions must be received by midnight on Mother’s Day, May 9. Public voting for the contest begins on May 10 and ends May 16, 2010. Photos and essays will be judged on originality, overall impression, and number of votes from Fans and/or Friends. One lucky Mom will receive four dozen Rio Roses sent every three weeks for 52 weeks (Grand Prize). The Mom who wins Second Place will receive 100 Rio Roses on her birthday. Rio will announce the winners on May 21st.

 

“This is Rio Roses’ first online photo contest and we are excited to see photos and read the stories individuals tell about the special moms in their lives,” said Blatchley.