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BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year Contest

OFFICIAL RULES

OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

The BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year Program (the “Program”) is a giveaway hosted on social media and drinkbubblr.com. The winner of the BUBBL’R (the “Sponsor”) Teacher of the Year program will receive a year’s supply of BUBBL’R, a BUBBL’R mini fridge, $10,000 donation to their school, and a $500 gift card (the “prize”). There are two modes of entry to this program: (1) fill out the entry form (the “Entry”) on drinkbubblr.com and detail the corresponding nominee’s qualifications based upon the required criteria; (2) mail in a form detailing the corresponding nominee’s qualifications based upon the required criteria. (see Section 5 below). A winner will be selected for the Program on or before November  2, 2026 (see Section 6 below).  The Program has three components: (1) qualified entries submitted between July 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 (“Entry Period”) of the Program Period, as described below, will be eligible to win the BUBBL’R Teacher of the Year Prize at the end of the Program Period. (2) 10 finalists will be selected by the BUBBL’R team between October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026. (3) These 10 finalists will be announced on October 20, 2026, and the voting period will open upon this announcement. The voting period will begin on October 20, 2026 and will end on October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST. The winner of the Teacher of the Year promotion will be announced on November 2, 2026.

1. ELIGIBILITY:  The Program is open only to legal residents of the United States as of July 20, 2026, who, at the time of participation and entry, are at least the age of majority in their state of residence and reside in one or more of the states in which the Program is made available by the respective local BUBBL’R® distributors. To be eligible to win the prize, the nominee must be an active practicing teacher. The employees (including immediate family and household members), subsidiaries, affiliates and shareholders of Wis-Pak, Inc, BUBBL’R® distributors, or any other company or individual involved in the Program’s design, production, execution or distribution are not eligible. Participation constitutes an entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor’s decisions, which are and shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any participant determined, in Sponsor’s sole judgment and absolute discretion, to be (a) tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Program; (b) violating the Official Rules of the Program; or (c) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, harass or act fraudulently in any manner. PROGRAM VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW OR REGULATION.

2.   AREAS: The Program is offered in parts or all the geographic areas serviced by BUBBL’R® distributors participating in the Program in all states throughout the United States of America.

3.   SPONSOR: Program sponsor is Wis-Pak, Inc., 860 West Street, Watertown, WI 53094. All decisions regarding all matters and aspects of and relating to the Program shall be made by Wis-Pak, in its sole and absolute discretion, and all such decisions shall be final, binding and conclusive. This includes decisions regarding the validity of entries and other materials submitted for verification, and the eligibility of participants. By entering this Program, entrant agrees to these Official Rules and to the binding, final and conclusive nature of Sponsor’s decisions.

4. PROGRAM PERIOD; ENTRY PERIOD:  The Entry Program Period begins on July 20, 2026 at 9:01 a.m. Central Time (“CT”) and ends on October 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT (the “Program Period”). Sponsor’s computer is the official time-keeping device for the Program.

5. HOW TO ENTER: To enter this program, Eligible participants may enter either by (1) completing the online entry form at drinkbubblr.com or (2) submitting a mail-in entry as described below. Required criteria is listed below:

1. Instructional Excellence & Student Support

  • Demonstrates exceptional teaching skills and subject matter expertise.
  • Creates an inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.
  • Consistently receives positive feedback from students and families.
  • Advocates for student rights, safety, and academic success.

2. Leadership & Professionalism

  • Serves as a role model, upholding high ethical and professional standards.
  • Takes initiative in addressing challenges and finding solutions.
  • Mentors colleagues and supports new educators in their development.
  • Shows commitment to continuous learning and professional advancement.

3. Contribution to the School Community

  • Promotes collaboration and teamwork across departments and grade levels.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and fosters a supportive school culture.
  • Actively participates in school committees, events, and initiatives.
  • Manages responsibilities efficiently, even in high-pressure situations.

4. Innovation & Commitment to Improvement

  • Identifies opportunities to enhance teaching and learning practices.
  • Incorporates evidence-based strategies and creative solutions.
  • Participates in curriculum development or school improvement projects.
  • Embraces new technologies and instructional methods.

5. Community Engagement & Student Advocacy

  • Engages in outreach efforts and builds strong ties with the local community.
  • Educates families on ways to support student learning and well-being.
  • Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond.
  • Serves as a passionate advocate for student needs and educational equity.

6. Professional Growth & Continuing Education

  • Pursues advanced degrees, certifications, or specialized training.
  • Attends and contributes to educational conferences or workshops.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and encourages others.
  • Stays current with best practices and trends in education.

7. Impact & Recognition

  • Recognized by peers or students for outstanding teaching and mentorship.
  • Demonstrates a meaningful and lasting impact on student growth and achievement.
  • Earns awards, commendations, or recognition from school leadership.
  • Leaves a lasting, positive mark on the school and the teaching profession.

Entries must be manually submitted by the entrant, or by someone on behalf of the entrant. Entrant may be required to provide name, email address, mailing address, date of birth and other information determined appropriate by Sponsor, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. The use of automated entry devices or programs are prohibited. Entries that do not conform to or violate these Official Rules, or are submitted in any manner other than as stated in these Official Rules, will be disqualified. Proof of submission of entry does not constitute proof of receipt of same. Limit one entry per household over the entire Program Period. Entries may also be submitted by satisfying the criteria above and sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:

BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year

P.O. Box 8246

Madison, WI 53716

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE CHANCES OF WINNING. 

Limit one entry per request per mailing, per household for Program Period. Information regarding submitting entries is further available at 1-800-910-2837 and https://www.drinkbubblr.com/teacher-of-the-year/

6.         WINNER SELECTION:  At the conclusion of the Entry Period, Sponsor will review all eligible entries based on the judging criteria listed below. Ten (10) finalists will be selected by Sponsor between October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026.

The finalists will be announced on October 20, 2026. Public voting will occur from October 20, 2026 through October 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. CT.

Sponsor reserves the right to verify the validity of all votes. Votes generated through automated means, bots, scripts, vote exchanges, vote buying, fraudulent accounts, or any other attempt to manipulate the voting process may be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right to invalidate votes or disqualify a finalist if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the integrity of the voting process has been compromised.

The eligible finalist receiving the highest number of valid public votes during the voting period will be declared the Grand Prize winner, subject to eligibility verification. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on or about November 2, 2026. Sponsor’s decisions are final and binding.

Ten finalists will be selected by Sponsor based on the judging criteria in Section 5. The eligible

Finalist receiving the highest number of valid public votes during the voting period will be declared

The Grand Prize winner, subject to eligibility verification.

1. Instructional Excellence & Student Support

  • Demonstrates exceptional teaching skills and subject matter expertise.
  • Creates an inclusive, engaging, and student-centered learning environment.
  • Consistently receives positive feedback from students and families.
  • Advocates for student rights, safety, and academic success.

2. Leadership & Professionalism

  • Serves as a role model, upholding high ethical and professional standards.
  • Takes initiative in addressing challenges and finding solutions.
  • Mentors colleagues and supports new educators in their development.
  • Shows commitment to continuous learning and professional advancement.

3. Contribution to the School Community

  • Promotes collaboration and teamwork across departments and grade levels.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and fosters a supportive school culture.
  • Actively participates in school committees, events, and initiatives.
  • Manages responsibilities efficiently, even in high-pressure situations.

4. Innovation & Commitment to Improvement

  • Identifies opportunities to enhance teaching and learning practices.
  • Incorporates evidence-based strategies and creative solutions.
  • Participates in curriculum development or school improvement projects.
  • Embraces new technologies and instructional methods.

5. Community Engagement & Student Advocacy

  • Engages in outreach efforts and builds strong ties with the local community.
  • Educates families on ways to support student learning and well-being.
  • Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and beyond.
  • Serves as a passionate advocate for student needs and educational equity.

6. Professional Growth & Continuing Education

  • Pursues advanced degrees, certifications, or specialized training.
  • Attends and contributes to educational conferences or workshops.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and encourages others.
  • Stays current with best practices and trends in education.

7. Impact & Recognition

  • Recognized by peers or students for outstanding teaching and mentorship.
  • Demonstrates a meaningful and lasting impact on student growth and achievement.
  • Earns awards, commendations, or recognition from school leadership.
  • Leaves a lasting, positive mark on the school and the teaching profession.

The winner selected will exceed all other entrants’ ability to satisfy all criteria above. The 10 finalists selected by the BUBBL’R team will exceed all other entrants’ ability to satisfy all criteria above  and will be selected between October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026. These 10 finalists will be announced on October 20, 2026, and the voting period will open upon this announcement. The voting period will begin on October 20, 2026 and will end on October 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST. Only one vote may be submitted per user per day throughout the voting period. The winner of the Teacher of the Year promotion will be announced on November 2, 2026, and the winner will receive the “BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year” prize described in Section 10(A).

7.  NO TRANSFER:  All entries will be deemed to be made (and owned) by the person owning the account from which the entry is made. Entries cannot be sold, traded, bartered, assigned or transferred to, or shared with, a third party, auctioned through online auction sites, or otherwise obtained through any methods and/or means other than as described in these Official Rules. Noncompliant entries are null and void.

8.   WINNER VERIFICATION: ALL PROGRAM WINNERS ARE SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION BY SPONSOR, WHOSE DECISIONS ARE AND SHALL BE FINAL, BINDING AND CONCLUSIVE IN ALL RESPECTS. Eligibility for any prize is conditioned on the full, complete, and continued compliance with these Official Rules. Each potential winner will be notified, by email or direct message from the official BUBBL’R account, that his or her entry has been selected. To be eligible, every potential winner must complete, sign and return to Sponsor or Sponsor’s designee, within five (5) business days after email notice is sent to potential winner at the email address listed by the potential winner at the time of entry, an affidavit and other eligibility verification documents, as required by Sponsor in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. Proof of eligibility may include, without limitation and in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, name, address, telephone number, date of birth, and email address.  Potential winner will be deemed ineligible for entry and for prize if they cannot be contacted at the listed email address (including if notification attempts are returned undeliverable), fails to timely, properly and fully complete, sign and return required documents, and/or provides incomplete or inaccurate information; and/or if Sponsor determines for any reason, in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, that individual is not an eligible participant. Sponsor may select the next highest-ranked eligible finalist, as determined by Sponsor in accordance with these Official Rules.

9.   PRIZES:  Only one prize per person for the entire Program Period. Prizes cannot be sold, traded, bartered, assigned or otherwise transferred. No substitution, cash redemption, assignment or transfer of prize is permitted, except that Sponsor, in Sponsor’s discretion, may substitute a prize with another prize of greater or equal value. Ten finalists will be selected by Sponsor based on the judging criteria provided in Section 6. Following the public voting period, the finalist receiving the highest number of eligible votes will be declared the Grand Prize winner, subject to eligibility verification.

A.  Grand Prize (One for Entire Program Period):  One prize will be awarded. The prize is:

“BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year” package, consisting of a year’s supply of BUBBL’R (64 BUBBL’R 6pks), a BUBBL’R mini fridge, $10,000 donation to the winner’s school, and a $500 gift card . No substitutions, rain checks, or partial use of prize allowed without prior written approval of Sponsor, in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion. The winner shall be solely and exclusively responsible and liable for their conduct during their participation in the prize package.

Approx. value: $600.00

Winner must begin and end the “BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year” package on the dates determined by Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion. If winner is unable or unwilling to do so, winner will forfeit prize without remuneration. All expenses and incidental travel costs not expressly stated above, including without limitation insurance, ground transportation, baggage fees, personal charges (including at accommodations and event), security fees, taxes and other expenses or incidentals are the sole responsibility of the winner. To be eligible to accompany winner, person must be at least the age of majority or older in his or her state of residence as of the date of departure (or be accompanied by grand prize winner, who is also the companion’s parent or legal guardian) and comply with the Official Rules. Sponsor may, in its sole and absolute discretion, change, cancel, postpone or change the date or location of any scheduled activity or the event, without remuneration.

10. TAXES:  Sponsor recommends that participants review the Program with their legal/tax advisor to determine their potential tax liability, if any, in connection with participating in and/or receiving cash or prizes as part of this Program. Sponsor and its participating distributors make no representations, and disclaim any and all liability, regarding any tax implications of participating in the Program, including the receipt of any prizes thereunder.  Tax and other financial liability, if any, it will be the sole liability and responsibility of participant, and Sponsor and its distributors shall have no liability therefore.

11. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY:  Sponsor and its distributors are not responsible for stolen, late, incomplete, illegible, inaccurate, misdirected, lost, misrouted, scrambled, damaged, delayed, undelivered, mutilated, postage-due or garbled entries, transmissions, email or mail; or for lost, interrupted or unavailable network, cable, satellite, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), wireless network, website or other connections including those through and/or by any website, availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone, cable or wireless transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed or misdirected transmissions or computer hardware or software malfunctions, failure or difficulties; wireless service congestion; failures or malfunctions of phones, phone lines or telephone systems, wireless towers or cellular tower equipment; any error, omission, interruption, defect or delay in wireless or other transmission, processing, or communication; non-delivery; misdirected, blocked or delayed email notifications; printing, typographical or other errors appearing within these Official Rules, in any Program-related advertisements or other materials; or any errors, problems  or difficulties of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic, network, computer, telephone, wireless service, mail, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Program, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Program, the processing of entries and/or emails, the announcement of any prize or in any Program-related materials, and/or or the cancellation or postponement of any event or exhibition, including any race.  Sponsor and its distributors are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, tampering, hacking or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Program.  Sponsor and its distributors are not responsible for injury or damage to participants’ or to any other person’s computer and/or wireless devices related to or resulting from participating in this Program, or downloading materials from or use of the website.  Sponsor and its distributors are not responsible for injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the contest or receipt or use or misuse of any prize. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Program or website or attempt to undermine the legitimate operation of the Program by cheating, deception or other unfair playing practices, or intend to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrant or any representative of Sponsor or its distributors or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor in its absolute discretion, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.  Any attempt to deliberately damage the content or operation of this Program is unlawful and subject to legal action by the Sponsor and its distributors and/or their respective agents.  Sponsor shall have the sole and absolute right to disqualify any participant or any entrant for violation of these Official Rules or any applicable laws relating to the Program, and to resolve all disputes in its sole and absolute discretion.  Sponsor and its distributors (i) make no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind concerning any prize (or any portion thereof), and (ii) disclaim any implied warranty. 

 12. MODIFICATION:   If for any reason Sponsor determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Program, or any aspect of the Program, is not or is no longer capable of running as planned or intended by these Rules, for any reason whatsoever, Sponsor, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to cancel, terminate, suspend, postpone, delay or modify the Program in whole or in part, including without limitation any means of entry, at any time.  Such reason(s), in Sponsor’s sole and absolute discretion, may include but are not limited to any occurrences which may corrupt or impair the integrity, security, fairness or proper conduct of the Program, as determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion. Sponsor may modify and amend these Official Rules as they appear from time to time during the Program for clarification purposes without materially affecting the terms and conditions of the Program.

13. CONDUCT:  By participating in this Program, participants (including the person accompanying the Grand Prize winner) agree to be bound by these Official Rules, their declarations and other documents verifying eligibility, and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Failure to comply with these Official Rules may result in disqualification.  CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A USER OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROGRAM IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD ANY SUCH ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND COSTS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY’S FEES) FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.  Sponsor’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other provision.

14. DECLARATIONS; RELEASES; CONSENT TO USE:  All participants agree, and the patrons attending the event with the winner must agree, to comply with and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor which are binding, final and conclusive in all respects. As a condition to collecting their prize(s), the winner must completely, fully and accurately execute the BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year Giveaway Program Declaration of Eligibility, Waiver of Liability and Release. These documents are available upon request and shall be provided to the winner at the time they are selected.  Program winner will be required to produce identification.  By participating in the Program and submitting an entry all entrants agree to (a) release Wis-Pak, Inc., its distributors, subsidiaries, affiliates, suppliers, and advertisers, and each of their employees, agents and representatives; and advertisers, and each of their employees, agents and representatives; (collectively the “Released Parties”), from any and all liability, claims, actions and/or expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages, or losses of any kind to any persons (including third-persons) and/or property which may be sustained in connection with participation in the Program, including the acceptance, receipt and/or or use of any prize or any travel or activity related to the acceptance, receipt and/or use of any prize; and (b) indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all liability, claims, actions and/or expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind whatsoever arising out of and/or or relating to such entrant’s participation in the Program, including the acceptance, receipt and/or or use of any prize or any travel or activity related to the acceptance, receipt and/or use of any prize.

      By participating in the Program, participants (including all patrons attending the event) consent to the use of their names, pictures, or other likenesses (without compensation, review or approval) for promotional purposes as determined, in its sole and absolute discretion, by Sponsor. Except where prohibited by law, participants (including all patrons attending the event) grant to Sponsor the right to print, publish, broadcast and use worldwide in any media now known or hereinafter known (including without limitation use online at the Program website and/or any Sponsor and/or distributor websites), the participant’s (and patrons in attendance) name, address, voice, statement(s), picture(s) and/or other likeness, without compensation, review or approval, in connection with this Program for public relations, advertising and Program purposes, as may be determined by Sponsor in its sole and absolute discretion.

15. DISPUTES: Any dispute arising out of or connected with the Program, including without limitation any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Wisconsin, or, if applicable, in the federal district court in which such county sits.  All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of the Program’s Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrants and Sponsor in connection with the Program, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Wisconsin or any other jurisdiction) which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Wisconsin. In any dispute, In the event of any dispute, under no circumstances shall entrant (or any patrons in attendance for the event) recover anything other than actual out-of-pocket costs incurred in entering this Program; without limitation, there shall be no equitable or injunctive relief and no recovery of incidental, consequential, increased, multiplied or punitive damages, or attorney’s fees. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OR REMEDIES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO EVERY ENTRANT.

16. CONTEST RESULTS:  To inquire regarding the winner of this Program, available after December 2, 2026, mail a request and self-addressed stamped envelope to:

BUBBL’R® Teacher of the Year

P.O. Box 8246

Madison, WI 53716

7/20/26