$17,000 in Cash Prizes to be Awarded

If you can’t take the heat … get out of the kitchen.  However, for five winning chefs, cooking up a great film will help them towards taking home $17,000 in cash prizes! Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton challenge filmmakers to mix things up in its In the Kitchen video contest, hosted by the Audience Awards (AudAwards).

AudAwards competitions are an organic opportunity to cross-promote brands, projects, products, services, causes and the work of emerging filmmakers on a broad scale. In its third AudAwards competition, Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton wants the world to know that their hotel guests can enjoy all the comforts of home – whether traveling for two days or two months – and invites filmmakers to show patrons the “suite life” with its In the Kitchen video contest.

Commented Paige Williams, founder & CEO of AudAwards, “We are proud to partner with Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton to give the Audience Awards community an opportunity to showcase their work and win prizes. It is our goal to fund dreams and help advance careers. Connecting our member filmmakers with top brands is a winning recipe.”

Said Christian Kuhn, vice president of marketing, Hilton’s All Suites brands, “Hilton looks forward to the innovation and creativity that will be on display – both in the kitchen and behind the camera – from the In the Kitchen competition. Our brands inspire guests to live like they are at home when on the road, and we are pleased to once again partner with Audience Awards to create truly organic marketing content that resonates with consumers and drives home this feeling.”

THE CHALLENGE:  In two minutes or less, create a film that showcases the perks of traveling with access to the facilities and services offered by Homewood and Home2 suites by Hilton, from in-room kitchens to on-site grills, grocery delivery and much more.

ENTRY DEADLINE:  Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, 11:59 p.m. MT (USA), entry fee: free. 

JUDGING:  A panel of judges will award two prizes. Three additional prizes will be awarded by an Audience Awards People’s Choice Competition, live from Oct. 4, 2016, 11 a.m. MT (USA) through Oct. 11, 2016, 9 p.m. MT (USA). Vote at: www.TheAudienceAwards.com/Vote

PRIZES: Five winning videos will receive a total of $17,000 in cash prizes (see page 2 for full list of awards).

Jury Awards:

·         1st Place — $5,000

·         2nd Place — $3,000

Audience Awards:

·         1st Place — $5,000  

·         2nd Place — $3,000

·         3rd Place — $1,000

For more information, full rules & regulations or to enter, visit:

https://theaudienceawards.com/homewoodsuites/in-the-kitchen-with-homewood-suites-and-home2-suites-by-hilton

About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton’s upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with 400 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is an award-winning leader. The first choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodations when traveling for an extended or quick overnight stay, Homewood Suites offers inviting, generous suites, featuring separate living and sleeping areas and fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators. Additional value-driven essentials include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social every Monday-Thursday. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee. For more information on the extended-stay advantage, visit www.homewoodsuites.com or news.homewoodsuites.com.

About Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest growing brands in the history of Hilton, is a mid-tier, all-suite, award-winning, extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guest room design; laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a pet friendly environment. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels receive instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (selected locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app. Visit www.home2suites.com for additional information or www.home2franchise.com for franchising opportunities.

About Audience Awards:

Launched in 2013, Audience Awards (AudAwards) is an innovative, online, video contest platform, with a

rapidly growing community that is 100,000-members strong. AudAwards competitions are an organic opportunity to cross-promote brands, projects, products, services, causes and the work of emerging filmmakers on a broad scale.  We understand what it means to be an independent filmmaker, struggling to be heard and seen – usually on a shoestring budget – and AudAwards is a unique stage for advancing careers. Top brands like Hilton, Kodak and Fusion, among numerous others, call upon our member filmmakers to produce and submit videos (following specific criteria) for people’s choice voting, allowing audiences to come together to support outstanding  talent. Winners receive a variety of cash awards ranging as high as $50,000 and other in-kind prizes. Competitions have provided opportunities to be presented at prestigious film festivals and land distribution deals with major networks.  Corporations and other organizations gain unique perspectives into consumer tastes, as well as rights to valuable assets.  It’s a win-win!  Visit us online at:  www.theaudienceawards.com