Has anyone ever referred to you as the Energizer bunny? I have been called that my whole life (what true multi-tasking mama hasn't?). So, when I heard about the
Keeps Going Award, sponsored by
Energizer, I had to spread the word!

You can click on the link above to go nominate someone for a personal Keeps Going Award. What a neat way to say you are thinking of someone and are proud of what they accomplish. But, in addition to offering that fun option, the people at
Energizer and Cal Ripken Jr (
who was my childhood baseball hero FYI)have partnered to create the Keeps Going Hall of Fame. Here's a little more info straight from them about this program:
National Baseball Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr., and Energizer are again asking Americans to nominate worthy candidates for this special honor. That person could be your sister, your best friend, or even yourself.
The Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame was started in 2006 as a way to honor everyday people for the energy and perseverance they show in their daily lives, no matter what challenges they might face. Today, there are four members in the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame, and now through March 31, the search is on for the 2009 inductee. The winner will earn a $10,000 cash prize and a $5,000 donation to his or her favorite charity.
“Through the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame, Energizer is connecting a group of people who have a similar outlook on life,” Ripken said. “People who share a common approach and embody the characteristics of the Energizer Bunny: enthusiasm, perseverance and a positive approach to all that they do.”
Energizer is looking for candidates with a great story about how they have positively impacted others through strong leadership and perseverance. “Through their stories, we hope to inspire others to find the Keep Going® spirit in their own lives,” said Betsy Laakko, Director of Marketing for Energizer.
Do you know someone that fits the bill? Deserves recognition? Has truimphed despite difficult circumstances? Go nominate them today for the Hall of Fame. Who do you know that fits the criteria below:
The Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame call for nominations begins February 25, 2009, and runs through March 31, 2009. People are invited to visit the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame website, www.energizer.com/halloffame, to enter with their own personal stories of perseverance or to nominate someone they know who is like the Energizer Bunny®.
The nominees will be narrowed to a field of 100 semifinalists who will be honored in their hometowns. Then the judges will select 10 finalists whose names and stories will be posted online. At that point, all America will be given a chance to select the winner through an online vote. The voting will take place starting June 26, 2009. Each vote will trigger a $1.00 donation from Energizer to the Cal Ripken, Sr., Foundation, up to $10,000.
The Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame winner will attend a special induction ceremony at the Keep Going Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri. The inductee will also get a $10,000 cash award and an additional $5,000 will be donated to the charity of his or her choice.
“We’re looking for stories about people who are unstoppable,” said Laakko. “Our communities are filled with people who have the same can-do attitude as Cal Ripken, Jr., and the Energizer Bunny®. We’re asking everyone to help us identify and honor those very energetic and inspirational people.”
Several names come to mind of those I want to nominate and I am on my way to do so. I'm sure we all know people in our lives (whether the blogosphere or in real life) that are more tha deserving of some recognition and encouragement. The catch- nominations end March 31, 2009. So hurry and nominate a deserving person today.
And to sweeten the pot, the folks at
Energizer have been kind enough to offer one of my lucky readers a three pack of Energizer Advanced Lithium batteries (retail value of $24).
Here's the scoop on these batteries:Energizer® Advanced Lithium
Power-up your high-tech gadgets and take your world along for the ride.
Photos. Tunes. Gaming. You love your tech. But they drain energy like a criminal. Try Energizer® Advanced Lithium - its lithium battery technology maximizes your gear's performance and keeps you going non-stop.
MORE* POWER for the devices you rely on including:
Wireless gaming accessories
Handheld games
MP3 players and portable CD players
Digital cameras
Other things you should know:
Last up to 4x longer in digital cameras (versus Energizer® MAX®. results vary by camera)
Lasts 20 hours longer* in wireless gaming accessories. Results vary by play and/ or usage patterns.
Last up to 30% longer in personal audio devices (versus Energizer® MAX®. results vary by device)
Weigh 1/3 less than standard alkaline
10 year storage life
Leak resistant construction
To enter the giveaway:
Visit Energizer and nominate someone for the
Keep Going Hall of Fame. Come back and tell me (in a comment) who you nominated and why.
For extra entries:
~Follow my blog or subscribe to RSS feed
~Follow me on Twitter @multitaskingme
~Write a blog post or tweet about this giveaway and mention the Keep Going Hall of Fame Awards.
Winner will be chosen by random.org on March 31, 2009 after 10pm.

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