Big Lots asks customers to pick winner of Lots2Give video contest

COLUMBUS, Ohio Big Lots is turning to America to select the 26 winners in their Lots2Give video contest by voting for their favorite video. The contest is part of the Lots2Give program launched by Big Lots to support education.

Big Lots asked participating schools to put their creativity to the test by submitting a short video and brief essay explaining why their school is in need of financial support and deserves the $10,000 grand prize. The cash awards include one $10,000 grand prize, three $5,000 first prizes, and twenty-two $2,500 second prizes.

From June 11 through July 12, the public can vote for their favorite Lots2Give video up to 3 times a day by visiting www.lots2give.com .Those votes will determine the winners.

In addition to the video contest, Big Lots established an in-store donation program to help participating schools. Now through July 12, customers can help selected schools by donating $1 or $5 at participating Big Lots stores. One hundred percent of donations will go to participating schools.