Contest Rules

WABE DECEMBER 2022 RADIO FUND DRIVE OFFICIAL RULES

Entries

No pledge contribution is necessary. Entrants may enter without pledging by submitting the form linked below, or by calling 678-553-9090. Pledge online and enter! To enter without a contribution, click here. WABE is not responsible for lost, late, delayed or illegible entries or requests for entries. WABE assumes no responsibility for computer system, hardware, software or program malfunctions or other errors, failures, damages, delayed computer transactions or network connections, whether human, technical or otherwise in nature, in conjunction with this contest, participation or in connection with any prize acceptance. WABE, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry process, the operation of the website or who is otherwise in violation of the Official Rules. Entrants agree WABE has the sole right to decide all matters and disputes arising from this contest and that its decision is final and binding.

Entry Time Period

Refer to Prizes list below.

Contest Eligibility Criteria

Winner must be at least 18 years of age to enter. All pledge and non-pledge participation will result in a total of one entry per name per drawing. Winner’s name must match state-issued photo identification. Persons in the following categories are NOT eligible to participate: (a) persons who on or after the Start Date, were employees of APS, AETC, Public Broadcasting Atlanta, or any prize(s) providers and (b) persons who are immediate family (defined as mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son or spouse) of any person in the preceding category, regardless of where they live; or who reside in the same household, whether related or not.

As of October 2018, WABE reserves the right to organize and conduct contests

which are: (a) limited to prospective new members; (b) limited to persons who make a donation to WABE (aka Public Broadcasting Atlanta) during a specified period of time; (c) limited to sustaining members only; (d) limited to sustaining members who increase the amount of their monthly donations; or (e) that include all of some subset of the aforementioned groups. The rights of sustaining members otherwise remain unchanged.

Prize

Refer to the Prizes list and retail value below. Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. When the winner wishes to re-gift their prize to the charity of their choice, they would need to first claim the prize from WABE.

Winner Notification and Acceptance

One winner and three back up names will be selected by a random drawing. Winner will be notified within 20 (twenty) days from the end of the pledge period via email, phone number(s) and/or mailing address as provided. Winner must sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability Release, and a W-9 form. Non-compliance or failure of winners to respond or accept prize(s) within 30 (thirty) days from the date they are notified by WABE will result in the forfeiture of the prize by the winners. Winner’s name will be kept on file at WABE and is available by writing Public Broadcasting Atlanta, 740 Bismark Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.

Odds

The odds of winning will be determined by the total number of eligible entries received as to each contest. All pledges and all non-pledge entries will result in a list of unduplicated names from which one winner will be randomly selected.

Release and Indemnification

All entrants agree to be bound by the contest rules and further agree to release, indemnify and hold harmless WABE, its licensees, affiliates, successors and funders, and their respective directors, officers and employees from and against all actions, causes of actions and liability, including attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or relating to participation in the contest and receipt and use or misuse of the prize awarded. Prize is nontransferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. There can be no substitutions for a prize. WABE may use winner’s name for publicity purposes without further compensation.

Choice of Law

All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of WABE in connection with the contest, shall be governed by (a) The Federal Communications Act and the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission; and (ii) the laws of the State of Georgia without regard to the conflicts of law principles thereof.

Prizes list and retail value

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WABE 90.1 FM – 2022 Mayor’s Ball Afterparty Tickets (4) Digital Giveaway

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is November 30, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM (EST) and the end date and time is December 6, 2022 at 11:59:59 PM (EST). No entries for the drawing after 11:59:59 PM (EST) on December 6, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One person who donates during this entry time period will win four (4) tickets to the 2022 Mayor’s Ball Afterparty worth $250 (two hundred and fifty dollars) each, $1,000 (one thousand dollars) total. Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. Prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional conditions from this organization may apply. Retail value of prize: $1,000 (one thousand dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – Family 4-Pack to “A Christmas Carol”

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 7, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM (EDT) and the end date and time is December 7, 2022 at 11:59:59 PM (EDT). No entries for the drawing after 12:05:00 AM (EDT) on December 8, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One person who donates during this entry time period will win a family 4-Pack to “A Christmas Carol” on Saturday, December 17th at 2:30pm. The 4-pack includes 4 standard tickets worth $93.00 each (ninety-three dollars), $372.00 (three hundred and seventy-two dollars) total. Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. Prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional conditions from this organization may apply. Retail value of prize: $372.00 (three hundred and seventy-two dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $1,000 Amazon Gift Card in Morning Edition

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 8, 2022 at 6:00:00 AM (EST) and the end date and time is December 8, 2022 at 10:00:00 AM (EST). No entries for the drawing after 10:05:00 AM (EST) on December 8, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win an Amazon Gift Card worth $1,000.00 dollars (one thousand dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. Prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – Two tickets to The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour in City Lights

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ entry window covers two periods of time. The first entry window is December 8, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM (EST) to 12:00:00 PM (EDT). The second entry window is December 8, 2022 at 9:00:00 PM (EDT) to 10:00:00 PM (EDT). A five-minute grace period will be given to both entry windows: to 12:05:00 PM (EDT) and 10:05:00 PM (EDT) on December 8, 2022. After these time periods, no entries for the drawing will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win two tickets to The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour in Atlanta worth $110.00 (one-hundred and ten dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. Prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $110.00 (one-hundred and ten dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $100 City Winery Gift Card in Here & Now

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 8, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM (EST) and the end date and time is December 8, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM (EST). No entries for the drawing after 1:05:00 PM (EST) on December 8, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win a City Winery Gift Card worth $100.00 dollars (one hundred dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. The prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional terms and conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $100.00 dollars (one hundred dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $1,000 Grocery Gift Card in Fresh Air, Here & Now, All Things Considered

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 8, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM (EDT) and the end date and time is December 8, 2022 at 6:30:00 PM (EDT). No entries for the drawing after 6:35:00 PM (EDT) on December 8, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win a gift card to a greater Atlanta grocery store of their choice, worth $1,000.00 dollars (one thousand dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. If, for unseen reasons, a grocery gift card is not easily obtainable, then WABE reserves the right to instead provide the winner a Grocery gift card, of equal value. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. Prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional conditions from this grocery chain may apply. Retail value of prize: $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $1,000 Travelocity Gift Card in Morning Edition

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Friday, December 9, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 9, 2022 at 6:00:00 AM (EST) and the end date and time is December 9, 2022 at 10:00:00 AM (EST). No entries for the drawing after 10:05:00 AM (EST) on December 9, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win a Travelocity Gift Card worth $1,000.00 dollars (one thousand dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. If for unseen reasons, a Travelocity gift card is not easily obtainable, then WABE reserves the right to instead provide the winner a Visa gift card, of equal value. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. Prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $100 City Winery Gift Card in City Lights

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Friday, December 9, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ entry window covers two periods of time. The first entry window is December 9, 2022 at 11:00:00 AM (EST) to 12:00:00 PM (EDT). The second entry window is December 9, 2022 at 9:00:00 PM (EDT) to 10:00:00 PM (EDT). A five-minute grace period will be given to both entry windows: to 12:05:00 PM (EDT) and 10:05:00 PM (EDT) on December 9, 2022. After these time periods, no entries for the drawing will be accepted.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $250 Amex Gift Card in Here & Now

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Friday, December 9, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 9, 2022 at 12:00:00 PM (EDT) and the end date and time is December 9, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM (EDT). No entries for the drawing after 1:05:00 PM (EDT) on December 9, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win an Amex Gift Card worth $250.00 dollars (two-hundred and fifty dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. The prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional terms and conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $250.00 (two-hundred and fifty dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – Two tickets to The Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour in Closer Look

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Friday, December 9, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ entry window covers two periods of time. The first entry window is December 9, 2022 at 1:00:00 PM (EST) to 2:00:00 PM (EDT). The second entry window is December 9, 2022 at 7:00:00 PM (EDT) to 8:00:00 PM (EDT). A five-minute grace period will be given to both entry windows: to 2:05:00 PM (EDT) and 8:05:00 PM (EDT) on December 9, 2022. After these time periods, no entries for the drawing will be accepted.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $1,000 Lowe’s Gift Card in Fresh Air, Here & Now, and All Things Considered

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: Friday, December 9, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 9, 2022 at 2:00:00 PM (EDT) and the end date and time is December 9, 2022 at 6:30:00 PM (EDT). No entries for the drawing after 6:35:00 PM (EDT) on December 9, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win a Lowes Gift Card worth $1,000.00 dollars (one thousand dollars). Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. The prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional terms and conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – Kudzu $1,500 Gift Card

SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING: December 10, 2022 – December 11, 2022

Entry Time Period: This sweepstakes’ start date is December 10, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM (EDT) and the end date and time is December 11, 2022 at 11:59:59 PM (EDT). No entries for the drawing after 12:05:00 AM (EDT) on December 12, 2022 will be accepted.

Prize specs and retail value: One listener who donates during this entry time period will win a single Kudzu Gift Card worth $1,500.00 dollars (one thousand five hundred dollars). It can only be used in their stores, located at Kudzu and Company in Sandy Springs, or Kudzu Antiques Plus Modern in Decatur.

Any and all prize-related expenses, plus any and all federal, state and local taxes, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Prize is non-refundable and non-transferable. The prize winner must be at least 18 years of age. Additional terms and conditions from this company may apply. Retail value of prize: $1,500.00 (one thousand five hundred dollars). No cash value. To enter as a Sustaining member or without a contribution, click here.

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WABE 90.1 FM – $1,000 Airbnb Gift Card in Morning Edition