November 16, 2010 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, GA – Carvel Ice Cream is pleased to announce the winners of our VIP Diamond Card Contest! We asked Carvel fans nationwide to tell us about the Very Important People in their lives, and tell they did! From servicemen and women to firefighters, cancer patients, stellar children and model moms and dads, hundreds of people submitted essays, photos and videos of the people they appreciate most, and we couldn't be happier to reward our 50 winners with VIP status at America's favorite retail ice cream franchise.
Our 25 grand prize winners and their 25 nominees have now received exclusive VIP Diamond Cards entitling them to $76.00 in purchases at Carvel (in honor of the company's 76th year in business). In addition, these fans will be known as Carvel "VIPS," and can expect to receive the red carpet treatment at their home shoppes, as well as special discounts on future purchases.
Without further ado, our 50 winners are:
Lois Genua, Jerry Genua
James Konopinski, Jr., James Konopinski
Julie Shaw, Ronnie Navarole
Vicki Willis, Jim Willis
Sandra Cook, Leslie Lipson
Shel Yablon, Noah Yablon
Tracy White, Terry Rutkowski
Maryann Cook, Andrew Cook
Linda Corso, Marissa Nicole Corso
Tammy Keigher, Brian Keigher
Beth Keitel, Gunter & Marilyn Keitel
Bob Stein, Zachary & Bradley Stein
Katie Calia, Carole Taylor
Sherry Conk, Linda Eterno
Sarah Gallagher, Vita Musacchia
Max Hersch, Ken Hersch
Jeanine Howard, Dan Howard
Alice Lum, Herbert Brown
Maureen McLaughlin, Larry McLaughlin
John Varamo, Virginia DiPanfilo
Roberta Markgraf, David Markgraf
Danae Raykovitz, Phil Robinson
Erin Davis, Ross Davis
Kristen Grey, Gary Grey
Daniel Rothschild, Seth Goldin
Carvel would like to thank all those who submitted entries in our VIP Diamond Card Contest. We were truly touched by our fans' stories, and appreciate everyone who took the time to tell us about the people who are making a difference in our communities.
The United States' first retail ice cream franchise, Carvel® Ice Cream has become one of the best-loved and most recognized names in its industry.