2011 Holiday Giveaway
Try Local First is at it again. We are giving away $1000 in cash and prizes. This popular contest is proudly in it’s 4th year. The contest runs from October 28 through November 27, 2011. This year we are giving away $500 cash and at least another $500 worth of prizes from your favorite local businesses. Good luck!
This contest would not be possible without the loyal and generous support of the following sponsors.
Please take a moment to visit their websites, and support them, because they truly support you.
Previous Contests
$1,000 Shopping Spree
In late 2010, Try Local First gave away a $1,000 shopping spree that was awarded right before the Christmas Holiday season.
Kim Gonzales was our Shopping Spree Winner.
East County Stimulus Package Giveaway
In the summer of 2010, Try Local First gave three lucky winners some awesome gift baskets away that included gift certificates and activities to encourage shoppers in East County to shop local first.
$1,000 Shopping Spree
In late 2009, Try Local First gave away a $1,000 shopping spree that was awarded right before the Christmas Holiday season.
Gloria Smith was our Shopping Spree Winner.
Back to School Essay Contest
Try Local First and the Gresham Outlook gave two lucky winners a slew of Back to School related prizes for best describing what it means to shop local.
Hallie Exall was our 7-12 Grade Winner.
Bree Boertien was our 1-6 Grade Winner.
Other entries from 1-6 Grade and 7-12 Grade.
Discover East County Giveaway
The Discover East County campaign included prizes from local businesses combined together to create 3 separate packages tailored to a family, a couple and an individual.
Learn more about the Discover East County Contest.
Kelli Kang was our Family Package Winner.
Danielle Lavasseur was our Couples/Romance Package Winner.
Shirley Olson was our All About Me Winner.
$1,000 Shopping Spree
TryLocalFirst.org started its first public campaign in 2008 with a $1,000 shopping spree that was awarded right before the Christmas Holiday season.
Delores Porch was our Shopping Spree Winner.













