DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED BY CHASE
RECOGNIZING NONPROFITS AND THEIR ACTS OF SERVICE FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES
DEFENDER SERVICE AWARDS | SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Nonprofit organizations are the unsung heroes of our communities. For decades, Defender has created legendary vehicles to take service workers on missions to help others, and for the past three years, it’s also been our mission to recognize these selfless organizations with the Defender Service Awards. This year, we’re awarding six customized Defender 130 vehicles to six US, Puerto Rico and Canada nonprofits and charitable organizations that support their communities every day. Category sponsors Disney, ei3, PELICAN, Hearts & Science and OUTSIDE Interactive Inc. will award $25,000 USD to their respective category winner and Chase, the presenting sponsor, will donate $5,000 to each of the 30 category finalists.
To enter, organizations must submit a video up to three minutes long that describes your 501(c)(3) nonprofit or registered Canadian charity’s work, explains what needs you address in your community and how a Defender 130 vehicle will help support your cause. Upload your video and supporting materials here on the Defender website. Qualified judges appointed by Defender will select up to five finalists in each category, then voting will open for the public to choose the winning organizations.
Submissions are now open for all categories. All materials must be uploaded by July 29, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Find the full submission and voting schedules in our FAQ section below. And special thanks to our partnerships with Chase, Disney, ei3, PELICAN, Hearts & Science and OUTSIDE Interactive Inc. for helping to make all this possible.
“The ‘Defender Service Awards’ are a beloved initiative that we are proud to bring back for a fourth year. Celebrating the organizations that make a difference in our communities speaks to the core of the Defender brand – that it is most powerful when it’s on a mission to help others.”
Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO,
JLR North America
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Submissions are now open for all categories. All materials must be uploaded by July 29, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Find the full submission and voting schedules in our FAQ section below. And special thanks to our partnerships with Chase, Disney, ei3, PELICAN, Hearts & Science and OUTSIDE Interactive Inc. for helping make all this possible.
Animal, Wildlife & Marine Welfare – Presented by Disney
Community pounds and shelters, wildlife rescue, marine conservation. If the wildlife and aquatic animals you rescue need to travel with you, the Defender can be equipped with accessories and an interior protection pack that make the process seamless.
Veteran & Civil Servant Outreach Award – Presented by Hearts & Science
Support, protection, security. From the veterans who served our country and kept us safe who need extra support post-service, to wounded warriors, firefighters, first responders and police officers injured in action, the Defender is ready to serve their needs.
THE WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2023 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase winners. See our winners below and click to learn more about the work they do.
THE WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2022 Defender Service Awards presented by Chase winners. See our winners below and click to learn more about the work they do.
THE WINNERS
Congratulations to the 2021 Defender Service Awards winners. See our winners below and click to learn more about the work they do.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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All the details you need to enter can be found on our Official Contest Rules page.
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Only charitable organizations with a 501(c)(3) status or registered Canadian charity status are eligible for the Defender Service Awards presented by Chase. Each charitable organization must fall into one of six categories of service: 1) Veteran & Civil Servant Outreach; 2) Community Services; 3) Animal, Wildlife & Marine Mammal Welfare; 4) Search, Rescue & Emergency Support Services; 5) Outdoor Accessibility & Education; 6) Defender Service Honorees (2021, 2022 and 2023 Finalists who did not win their category).
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Create a video that is up to three minutes long and demonstrates how your charitable organization goes above and beyond to defend your community, the need the organization addresses and how your team would benefit from a Defender 130. During the Contest Entry Period (June 17, 2024, to July 29, 2024), upload your video and information using the entry form by clicking “Enter Now.”
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All video submissions must:
· Showcase the Nominee organization’s mission and activities, bringing to life the passion, energy, scope and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers; AND
· Describe the urgent and immediate needs the Nominee organization’s efforts address in the community; AND
· Explain how a new Defender vehicle would benefit the organization’s ability to serve the community both short and long term; AND
· Detail and explain how one or more features of the Defender vehicle will be used to enhance operations or expand your mission.
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Your submission can be filmed professionally or shot on your cell phone. Any level of experience is welcome, as long as your footage is recorded in widescreen or a horizontal screen orientation. The video can be up to three minutes long. For any music included in your video, upon sponsors’ request, you must be able to provide proof you have secured the rights to use that music for contest, advertising, publicity and promotional purposes. When in doubt, if the music rights are not secured, please do not include music in your video submission.
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All entries and accompanying videos must be submitted via the Land Rover website by July 29, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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After the submission window closes, the Defender Service Awards team will select up to five finalists per category. Finalists will be announced on this page and the vote for winners will open to the public on October 2, 2024. Click on “Vote Now” to watch the finalists’ videos and cast up to one vote per day, per category, for the organization you feel deserves to win.
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All winners will be announced no later than December 1, 2024.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Begins on 6/17/24 and ends on 7/29/24. TO ENTER MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C., PUERTO RICO, OR CANADA, AN ELIGIBLE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, AND HAVE AT LEAST ONE DIRECTOR THAT IS 18 YEARS OR OLDER RESIDING IN THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C., PUERTO RICO, OR CANADA. Contest is void where prohibited by law. Contest subject to the complete Official Rules. Visit www.landroverusa.com/experiences/events-and-sponsorships/defender-service-awards/official-contest-rules.html or www.landrover.ca/en/experiences/sponsorship/defender-service-awards/official-contest-rules.html for Official Rules and prize descriptions. Sponsor: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, 100 Jaguar Land Rover Way, Mahwah, NJ 07495.