A member of Valley Natural Foods  has entered the photo category of the My Co-op Rocks Video & Photo Contest! They have a chance to win a great prize, depending on how many votes are cast.  If you would like to add your vote, just click on this adorable photo for easy instructions. Hint: you’re allowed to vote once a day!

Now how about you?

How would you  like to win a $1500, $750 or $250 gift certificate to a co-op of your choice? Check out My Co-op Rocks Video & Photo Contest and create an original video or photo according to the Official Contest Rules. Dream up your own creative theme, or view other entries for  inspiration. Show how your co-op builds a better world.

• Submission deadline is April 30.
• Voting deadline is May 31.
• Winners announced June 15!

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Get those cameras rolling, because My Co-op Rocks is BACK and better than ever! This year, they have added a new component to the contest—photos! Starting September 1, you can submit your original online videos AND photos showing all the ways your co-op rocks. What’s in it for you? How does an iPad 2, a $500 co-op gift card, or a Bloggie HD camcorder sound? Three winners in each category will get these super sweet prizes.

Now’s your chance to get shooting and be one of the first people to tell the world why your co-op rocks! Need inspiration? Visit www.myCoopRocks.coop to learn more and see how last year’s entrants showed their love.

Three People’s Choice Winners in Both Video and Photo Categories!

• iPad 2, with WIFI (64 GB)
• $500 Co-op Gift Card, good at any NCGA food Co-op
• Bloggie Duo HD Camera (mini digital camcorder)

COUPONS! Visit our online coupon page and save on products produced by cooperative companies: Equal Exchange, Frontier Naturals, Ivy Farms, Rochdale and Alaffia!

Last year, our very own web manager Monique, and her adorable daughter Sarah submitted a great video to the very first Co-op Rocks Video Contest. To see their video, visit our homepage at www.valleynaturalfoods.com, scroll down and click the My Co-op Rocks Video.

Are you feeling inspired? The My Co-op Rocks 2 Video Contest is now officially open! Create and submit your original video showing all the ways your co-op rocks for a chance to win some super sweet prizes. Be one of the first 50 people to submit a video, and you’ll get your very own Co+op, stronger together t-shirt. Enter by September 30 for your chance to win big.

Need more inspiration? Visit My Co-op Rocks.coop to see how last year’s entries are showing their love. Or, just get in on the action by watching everyone’s videos, leaving comments, and rating your favorites for the People’s Choice awards.

Good Luck!