LAS VEGAS - Back to school also means the kickoff of the "Nevada State Bank $30K Giveaway: You Vote, Schools Win" campaign. After the $20K Giveaway in 2011, Nevada State Bank is raising expectations for 2012 with an additional $10,000. This includes a guaranteed prize for the top voted elementary school or a fourth place winner. Nevada State Bank believes in the importance of education and the difference it makes in the community, according to a news release. The bank continually strives to volunteer and invest in the future of the state's children. Now, Nevada State Bank is asking the public to get involved and help determine which schools should share the $30,000. The "Nevada State Bank $30K Giveaway: You Vote, Schools Win" campaign launched on Facebook Aug. 17. People are encouraged to vote for their favorite Nevada public school. Four prizes will be awarded. The first prize is $12,000, second is $8,000 and third is $5,000. The fourth place prize is $5,000 and goes to the top vote-getting elementary school if one did not place in the top three. If an elementary school places in the top three, then the fourth place prize goes to the school in fourth place overall. The campaign runs now through Oct. 12, 2012. Voters simply log into Facebook and "like" the Nevada State Bank page. Click on the voting application to access the voting page with a drop down of all Nevada public schools. People can vote once per day and voting is open to anyone with a Facebook account. Parents, teachers, relatives, booster clubs, business partners can join the effort to earn their school a piece of the $30K Giveaway. The winning schools will be announced the week of Oct. 22, in honor of the Nevada Day observance.[[In-content Ad]]
