THE 2008 Spirit of Nursing
MARRIOT GIFT CERTIFICATE SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES

ELIGIBILITY: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, who are 18 years or older at the time of entry. Residents of HI and AK, Puerto Rico and other territories are ineligible. Employees of Spirit of Women ("Sponsors"), their subsidiaries, affiliates, prize suppliers, and advertising and promotion agencies of Sponsors, and their immediate families (spouse, parents, children, siblings and their spouses) and individuals living in the same household as such employees are ineligible. Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations. Void in HI, AK, PR and where prohibited by law.  

To be eligible to win, you must have received a nursing degree or be currently enrolled as a student in an accredited program or be currently employed in an affiliated nursing position.

HOW TO ENTER: sweepstakes begins 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST) 4/15/08& 6/15/08 (“Entry Period"). 
A. On-Line: To enter online during the Entry Period go to the Spirit of Nursing website. Follow the directions to complete the form and clicks submit.  
B. By Mail:  You may enter the sweepstakes by printing your name, address, city, state and zip code, day and evening phone numbers and e-mail address on a postcard (no envelope please) and mail to: Attn: Sweepstakes Coordinator , Spirit of Women/Spirit of Nursing, 2424 Federal Highway, Suite # 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.  Mail-in entries must be postmarked by 6/15/08. 
C. At Event: Those individuals who attend a Spirit of Nursing Event may register at the Event. To be eligible, individuals must complete and turn in the registration form provided at the Event prior to the end of the Event.  

Limit one entry per person - regardless of entry method. Incomplete entries are void. Entries become the property of Sponsors and will not be returned.  By entering this Sweepstakes, you agree to permit Spirit of Women, participating Spirit of Women hospitals, Sponsors and others working on behalf or affiliated with Spirit of Women to use this information for marketing purposes. Entrants must complete all data.

HOW TO WIN: One (1) Grand Prize winner will be selected by random drawing from all eligible entries (at Event, online and mail-ins) on or about August 15, 2008 by Sponsors whose decisions are final and binding on matters relating to the sweepstakes. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. All prizes will be awarded. Limit one prize per person, family or household.

PRIZES: One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded. The Grand Prize is a $500 Marriott Gift Certificate. 

There will be no substitution of prizes except due to unavailability, in which case, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded at the sole discretion of the Sponsors. Prizes are not transferable, assignable or redeemable for cash. All applicable taxes are the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner. 

NOTIFICATION: Winner will be notified by mail and will receive an Affidavit of Eligibility/ Release of Liability. Grand Prize Winner's affidavit must be completed, notarized and returned within fourteen days of receipt. A disqualification will result and an alternate winner will be selected by random if the Affidavit is not returned within the specified time. Each guest accompanying the Grand Prize Winner must complete and return a Release and Waiver of Liability or if under 18 years old, the parent or guardian must sign the Release and Waiver.

By participating in this Sweepstakes and submitting an entry, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decision of the judges. By entering the Sweepstakes, winner agrees to waive any and all claims against the Sponsors, their affiliates, employees, agents, and representatives for personal injury or loss that may occur from participation in this Sweepstakes or from the receipt or use of any prize, and grant to Sponsors the right to publicize such winner's name and/or likeness without additional compensation or consideration unless prohibited by law.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: Sponsors, their affiliates, employees, agents, and representatives are not responsible for printing or typographical errors in any sweepstakes-related materials; stolen, late, lost, damaged or illegible entries. Sponsors, their affiliates, employees, agents, and representatives, or any telephone network or Internet service providers are not responsible for incorrect, inaccurate transcription, or loss of entry information for any reason whatsoever. If, in the Sponsors' exclusive judgment, this Sweepstakes becomes compromised in any way, Sponsors reserve the right to withdraw the Sweepstakes offer, cancel any method of entry, void any entries submitted fraudulently, or select winners from all eligible entries received prior to the act that compromised the Sweepstakes. By entering, entrants acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules including all eligibility requirements. 

In the case of multiple entries, only the first entry received will be considered. In the event of dispute, electronic entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address at the time of the sweepstakes. 

WINNERS' LIST: For a list of winners, mail a self -addressed stamped envelope to:  Spirit of Women/Spirit of Nursing National Sweepstakes, 2424 Federal Highway, Suite # 100, Boca Raton, Florida 33431.