Entenmann’s Donuts launches sweepstakes to honor health care workers

Nurses Week may be over, but health care workers can win a sweet treat all the same thanks to Entenmann’s Donuts’ new sweepstakes.

“Thousands of people across the country are standing up to applaud their city’s healthcare workers, a movement created to show appreciation to those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Entenmann’s Donuts is excited to join the nation in honoring these healthcare heroes with the Standing Doughnation Sweepstakes,” read a press release from the more than a century-old company.

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Now through June 18, fans can nominate health care workers for the chance to win several prizes. Among them are a $500 cash prize, a $500 donation to their respective hospital or care facility and free doughnuts.

To send nominees, fans can submit a medical professional via posts on Instagram or Twitter, using hashtags #StandingDoughnation and #Promotion and by following and tagging @Entenmanns on social media.

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In total, 30 potential grand prize winners will be selected. According to the official rules, the content of an entry will not be judged and will have no impact on the chance for a nominee to win a prize.

Potential winners will be notified via direct message on Twitter or Instagram.

For the complete official rules visit the website.