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Make a Difference in Your Community with Project Evergreen’s “Our Winning Green Space” Contest

Tuesday, December 12th, 2017

There is still time to enter Project Evergreen’s “Our Winning Green Space” contest and have a chance to win a top-of-the-line Exmark mower package to maintain much-needed athletic and recreational green spaces. These facilities provide local residents with greener, healthier and safer places to exercise, connect and build community.

Developed to raise awareness for Project Evergreen’s “Healthy Kids. Healthy Turf.” Program, the contest is presented in conjunction with Exmark Manufacturing, the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and the Foundation for Safer Athletic Fields for Everyone (SAFE).

The deadline to enter the “Our Winning Green Space” contest is Friday, December 15.

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Municipal parks and recreation departments, public works departments and non-profit agencies are invited to enter. The online submission process requires an essay and photos explaining why their city needs new equipment and renovated playing fields, and how winning the contest will assist in maintaining a healthier, safer area for kids and families to play.

The winning entry will receive an Exmark commercial mower package including a 60-inch Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider and Commercial 30 walk-behind machine, and a “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” renovation project for their city.

“Project Evergreen is thrilled to partner with Exmark and the STMA on this opportunity to raise awareness for our “Healthy Turf. Healthy Kids.” program and the importance of safe, natural grass fields for kids to play,” said Cindy Code, executive director of Project Evergreen. “It’s also a fun opportunity for cities to share their story and compete for a field makeover.”

Last year’s “Our Winning Green Space” contest winner was In Memory Of Community Garden and the Warrendale Community Organization in Detroit, Michigan. The two non-profit organizations, headed by Joe and Barb Matney, work with the City of Detroit to transform vacant city lots into community gardens and “pocket parks.”

Barb Matney, co-founder of In Memory Community Garden, said the group feels very blessed to have won the contest.

“The mowers have allowed us to continue to improve our community and maintain safer, more accessible and much-needed outdoor gathering spaces for Detroit residents to enjoy.”

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Farm Journal Magazine to Give Away Exmark Utility Vehicle

Thursday, March 5th, 2015

You could be the lucky winner of a new top-of-the-line Exmark 700S utility vehicle!

We’ve teamed up with Farm Journal magazine to give a brand new Exmark 700S Utility Vehicle away to one lucky winner.

To enter, visit http://agweb.com/win-an-exmark and complete the official registration form.

You can also enter the drawing by mailing a postcard addressed to:

Farm Journal Media
Attn: Win an Exmark 700S Utility Vehicle Sweepstakes
10600 W. Higgins Road
Suite 610
Rosemont, IL  60018

The sweepstakes begins March 16, 2015, and entries will be accepted through April 30, 2015. View official contest rules and conditions at http://agweb.com/win-an-exmark.

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Quicken Loans Outdoor Giveaway Offers $40,000 in Outdoor- and NASCAR-themed Prizes…

Monday, October 13th, 2014

Quicken Loans and Realtree contest features Exmark mower, Talladega Superspeedway trip, among other prizes

realtree-sweeps1The Quicken Loans Outdoor Gear Giveaway, recently launched by online mortgage lender Quicken Loans and camouflage designer Realtree, is looking to make one lucky outdoor enthusiast’s dreams come true with a NASCAR- and outdoor-themed grand prize package. With a value of more than $40,000, the package includes a Bad Boy Buggies Recoil iS 4X4, Exmark Lazer Z X-Series lawn mower, a year’s worth of mortgage payments compliments of Quicken Loans and a three day, two-night trip for two to Talladega Superspeedway, among other prizes.

To enter, visit TheQLOutdoorGiveaway.prizelogic.com. Each person can enter the contest once per day, and can boost their chance of winning by referring friends and family members through their Facebook and Twitter accounts.

“This high-horsepower contest has something for everyone, from the avid outdoor adventurer to the most die-hard NASCAR fan,” said Jay Farner, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Quicken Loans. “When we plan out our promotions we are always looking for fun and exciting ways to engage with our current and future clients, and this giveaway definitely fits the bill.”

In addition to the grand prize, consumers can also visit the TheQLOutdoorGiveaway.prizelogic.com site daily to play an instant-win game for a month’s mortgage payment, Otterbox phone cases, Fathead wall-graphics, and many other prizes.

“Aside from all the great outdoor prizes, I can’t wait to join the grand prize winner in the Realtree suite at Talledega,” said Bill Jordan, Realtree Designer and President. “It’s one of NASCAR’s most legendary tracks and it never fails to host an exciting race.”

To be eligible for the Quicken Loans Outdoor Gear Giveaway, entrants must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. The giveaway ends December 31st, 2014 with the grand prize winner announced in early 2015.

Click to download the Quicken Loans Outdoor Gear Giveaway full-page PDF.

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Exmark and Meredith Publishing Announce Mower Winners

Thursday, October 9th, 2014

Two winners selected to receive Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mowers

Exmark and Meredith Publishing recently announced the winners of two contests — the Farm Beautiful contest, held in partnership with Successful Farming magazine, and the Beautiful Places contest, held in partnership with Living the Country Life magazine.

Exmark/Successful Farming Farm Beautiful contest

Richard Haas has been named the grand prize winner of the Exmark Farm Beautiful contest. As the grand prize winner, Exmark awarded Haas a Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower. Haas and his family live in LeRoy Ill. and own and operate Haas Family Farms, LLC.

Farm Beautiful contest grand prize winner, Richard Haas, poses with his wife and their new Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

Farm Beautiful contest grand prize winner, Richard Haas, poses with his wife and their new Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

“We are pleased to name Richard Haas the grand prize winner of the Farm Beautiful contest,” said Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters. “He demonstrates the same values on his farm that Exmark puts into our mowers, a drive for perfection and passion for quality work. The Haas family farm embodies this.”

Haas says it’s a rewarding feeling when you hard work is recognized.

“Our farm has evolved over the past 50 years,” says Hass. “When we first purchased the homestead in 1961 it had no running water or furnace. Our family worked hard to transform the farm into a beautiful, productive home and workplace and it’s nice that our hard work was noticed.”

The Haas family farm was selected from more than 100 other entries. Entrants submitted up to 12 photos and 500 words describing the farmstead, including history, how the land was developed and how the layout of the property accommodates farming activities. Entries were judged using four-point criteria, which included appearance, strategic layout, overall state of maintenance and creative use of landscape in a farmstead setting.

Exmark/Living the Country Life Beautiful Places contest

As the grand prize winner of the 2014 Beautiful Places contest, Kate James will mow in style on a new top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

As grand prize winner of the 2014 Beautiful Places contest, Kate James will mow in style on a new top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series mower.

Kate James has been named the grand prize winner of the Exmark Beautiful Places photo contest. In partnership with Living the Country Life magazine, Exmark awarded James a Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower.

“We are pleased to name Kate James the grand prize winner of the Beautiful Places contest,” Walters said. “She entered a beautiful homestead and we are excited Exmark will be a part of now it, helping her perfect her landscape with a quality machine.”

James says she feels fortunate to win the contest with the image she captured.

“I was just getting home as a storm rolled in. I thought I would quick snap this, and it turned out beautiful. I love how our chicken coop looks in the bottom of the picture. I never thought it would be the winning picture in the Exmark Beautiful Places contest,” said James.

James was selected from more than 90 other entries. Entrants submitted up to 8 photos and captions, describing their photos. Entries were judged using 3-point criteria, which included beauty of image, quality of photo, and uniqueness of photo.

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Morton Buildings and Exmark are “Giving Away the Farm”

Tuesday, August 19th, 2014

Register to win a prize package worth more than $76,000

 

Morton Buildings presents its “Giving Away the Farm” event for the fifth consecutive year. The winner will receive a $50,000 Morton building, and for the first time, will also receive an Exmark zero-turn mower and a Bad Boy Buggy.  Total value of the prize package is more than $76,000.

Morton Buildings is giving away a more than $76,000 prize package including a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

Morton Buildings is giving away a more than $76,000 prize package including a top-of-the-line Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

The building will be awarded to the winner as a $50,000 credit towards the construction of a Morton building of the winner’s choice.  The recipient must be 21 years of age or older and own land within the Morton Buildings service area to be eligible.  Individuals may register for the sweepstakes at any Morton Buildings exhibit at participating trade shows, as well as mortonbuildings.com.

Participating Trade Shows

  • Dakotafest – South Dakota (August 19-21)
  • Minnesota State Fair (August 21-September 1)
  • Iowa Farm Progress (August 26-28)
  • Kansas State Fair (September 5-14)
  • Clay County Fair – Iowa (September 6-14)
  • Big Iron Show – North Dakota (September 9-11)
  • Husker Harvest Show – Nebraska (September 9-11)
  • Ohio Farm Science Review (September 16-18)
  • World Dairy Expo – Wisconsin (September 30-October 4)
  • Sunbelt Expo – Georgia (October 14-16)

The Exmark Lazer Z X-Series Mower, valued at $11,899, boasts a Kawasaki FX801FV commercial grade engine.  It also features a 60-inch UltraCut Series 6 cutting deck, an exclusive Iso-mount seat isolation system and an exclusive hydro-drive system.  Additional information can be found at Exmark.com.

The Bad Boy Buggies Ambush iS 4×4 ATV has 28 horsepower, a 720cc air-cooled V-twin cylinder gas powertrain on the rear axle and a 48-volt AC electric drivetrain on the front axle.  The buggy, which has a 9.6 cubic-foot cargo bed, will also feature independent suspension and on-the-fly battery recharge.  The ATV has a retail value of $14,399.  More details are available at badboybuggies.com.

The sweepstakes will end at 11:59:59 p.m. CDT on Thursday, October 16 and is available to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and Washington, D.C.  No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter. Additional information, rules and restrictions for the sweepstakes can be found at mortonbuildings.com.

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Coe Wins Exmark and Dream Trip to Help Build Mower…

Tuesday, February 18th, 2014

Collierville, TN landscape contractor visits Exmark to watch his mower on the production line

As he watched the bare chassis of his new Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower moving onto the production line, Tennessee landscape contractor Brian Coe said he still couldn’t quite believe his good fortune.

Brian and Gene Coe sit down with Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters

Brian and Gene Coe sit down with Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters

Coe, owner of Coe Lawn Care, won the new mower, valued at more than $13,000, along with a trip to Exmark’s Beatrice, Neb. headquarters. His name was chosen in a random drawing by Exmark on the final day of the 2013 GIE+EXPO show in Louisville, KY.

In late-November 2013, Coe flew to Nebraska with his father, Gene, to visit Exmark where they received an in-depth tour of the company’s production line and testing facilities.

Coe said one highlight of the trip was the opportunity to participate in the manufacturing of his mower on the Exmark production line.

“To see how much research and testing Exmark does on their products was incredible. And it was really great to be able to help on the production line as my mower was being built.

“What made it even better was the fact that, prior to this I didn’t know my dad was from Nebraska, or that my sister was actually born in Lincoln. While we were there, we drove by the house where my mom and dad used to live.”

Located just 40-miles from the Exmark factory in Beatrice, Lincoln is not only the Nebraska State Capital, it is home to a number of Exmark employees. It was also where Gene Coe and his young family spent its early years.

Coe's Lazer Z X-Series mower was personalized with a custom name plate.

Coe’s Lazer Z X-Series mower was personalized with a custom name plate.

The timing of his new Lazer Z X-Series mower worked out very well, Coe said. He was in the market for a new zero-turn mower for the 2014 season and the Exmark was one of the brands at the top of his list.

Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters, said he was proud the mower could go to an owner-operator like Coe, as he’s an example of why Exmark is never satisfied with the status quo.

“All of us at Exmark are committed to helping landscape professionals like Brian increase productivity and decrease operating costs,” Walters said. “We were honored to host Brian and his father, Gene, in Beatrice, and we’re proud to welcome Brian and Coe Lawn Care into the Exmark family.”

Upon completion of manufacturing, Exmark shipped Coe’s new Lazer Z X-Series mower to him in Tennessee.

Brian and Gene Coe (at right) stand with Brian's new Lazer Z, which is ready to ship off to him in TN. The Coes are standing with Exmark General Manager, Judy Altmaier; Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters; Associate Marketing Manager, Katie Tauer and Marketing Manager, John Cloutier.

Brian and Gene Coe (at right) stand with Brian’s new Lazer Z, which is ready to ship off to him in TN. Exmark General Manager, Judy Altmaier, Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters, Associate Marketing Manager, Katie Tauer, and Marketing Manager, John Cloutier stand with the Coes.

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Three Winners Take Home Exmark Mowers in ‘Farm Beautiful’ Contest

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

Farmers in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin selected as winners of Successful Farming contest

 

Three Midwest farm families will be mowing in style, thanks to Exmark and Successful Farming magazine. As winners of the Successful Farming ‘Farm Beautiful’ contest, each of the three families has received a new Exmark Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower.

The winners of the 2013 Farm Beautiful contest were: Dave and Nikki Heying of Granville, Iowa; Wayne and Laura Dahl of Dawson, Minnesota; and Dennis and Marian Lichtenberg of Clintonville, Wisconsin.

Wayne and Laura Dahl take delivery of their new Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

Wayne and Laura Dahl take delivery of their new Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider from Exmark dealer, Steve’s Equipment.

The Heying family received their new mower from their local Exmark dealer, Sheldon Power in Sheldon, IA. The Dahl family worked with Steve’s Equipment in Montevideo, MN, while Weyer’s in Kaukauna, WI delivered the Lichtenbergs their new Exmark.

As part of the deliveries, representatives demonstrated the safe operation of the Lazer Z mower to each family. They also stressed the importance of always securing the operator lap belt and mowing with the Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS) in the up position.

The Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn mower each family won features a 60-inch cutting deck and powerful Kawasaki V-twin commercial engine. It gives them the same power and productivity landscape professionals rely on every day, and will significantly reduce the time required to maintain their properties.

Farm Beautiful winners Dennis and Marian Lichtenberg will benefit from the speed of their new Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider.

Farm Beautiful winners Dennis and Marian Lichtenberg will benefit from the speed of their new Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn rider. It will make quick work of the family’s beautiful farm!

Exmark’s Daryn Walters said that, in addition to increased productivity, the new mowers deliver the company’s signature quality of cut and include Exmark’s latest patented technologies to increase operator comfort.

“We developed our exclusive Exmark Comfort Seat with patented technologies to effectively isolate the operator from vibration and impacts. Research indicates a direct correlation between operator comfort and productivity, and because of this, we place a high priority on making Exmark mowers as comfortable as possible.”

The Farm Beautiful contest is an annual contest hosted by Successful Farming magazine. Ninety entrants submitted up to 12 photos and 500 words describing the farmstead, including history, how the land was developed and how the layout of the property accommodates farming activities. Entries were judged using a four-point criteria which included appearance, strategic layout, overall state of maintenance, and creative use of landscape in a farmstead setting.

Successful Farming staff selected the three winners.

Dave and Nikki Heying had Exmark dealer, Sheldon Power, add a number of accessories including an UltraVac collection system, before taking their Lazer Z X-Series mower home.

Dave and Nikki Heying had Exmark dealer, Sheldon Power, add a number of accessories including an UltraVac collection system, before taking their Lazer Z X-Series mower home.

Details of the 2014 Farm Beautiful contest will be released in a spring issue of Successful Farming magazine, as well as on the publication’s Facebook page.

Learn more about Successful Farming at SuccessfulFarming.com.

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What’s new at Exmarkpride.com?

Monday, April 11th, 2011

We’re constantly thinking of new ways to make Exmarkpride.com better. More engaging. More useful. More fun. You may have noticed a couple of things up we have up and and running that fit the bill.

Contest Hall of Fame:

Missed last month’s contest winner? Or the winner from three months ago? Head to the Hall of Fame and check out winners of contests past. If you want to join them in eternal glory and feel like scoring some cool gear or a gift card, then enter one of the monthly contests.

Digital freebies:

Don’t those two words sound good together? Check out all of the free screen savers that’ll X up your computer. If anybody asks tell them, “Sorry, for Exmark crew members only.”

The Mark Awards:

We announced the Mark Awards a few short weeks ago, and nominations are in full swing! Head over to Exmarkpride.com and recognize the dealers, lawn care companies and landscaping professionals who are leaving their mark on your business and your landscape.

In a few months, expect to see even more features on the site, including public profiles to help you get your name out there. So what are you waiting for? Check out all the new features on www.exmarkpride.com today.

Are there any features you want to see on the site? Leave a comment below.

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The Mark Awards – Our chance to honor the best of the best

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
The Mark Award

The Mark Award

Introducing the Mark Awards, the industry’s first awards recognizing dealers, lawn care companies and landscaping professionals who leave their mark on our business and our landscape.

We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open!  We’re looking for people and companies who share our passion for the industry and dedication to providing the very best to their customers. And, of course, carrying, owning or using Exmark products is part of what makes them stand out. Anyone can submit a nomination. You can even submit yourself – if you fit the bill.

And of course, we’re offering up some great prizes for the winners:

Dealer of the Year

  • Grand prize winner will receive $5,000 cash
  • First runner-up will receive $2,000 cash
  • Second runner-up will receive $1,000 cash

Best Landscaping/Lawn Care Company

  • Grand prize winner will receive an Exmark Lazer Z and $1,000 cash (for gas, car washes or refreshments after a hard day’s work!)
  • First runner-up will receive $2,000 cash
  • Second runner-up will receive $1,000 cash

Crew Member of the Year

  • Grand prize winner will receive a trip for two to Hawaii (during your off-season, of course!) – includes airfare, hotel and $1,000 cash
  • First runner-up will receive $2,000 cash
  • Second runner-up to receive $1,000 cash

In addition to those prizes, the grand prize winner in each category (and one of their lucky guests) will receive an Exmark Manufacturing plant tour at the Beatrice, Nebraska plant.

So what are you waiting for? Head over to exmarkpride.com now and check out the Mark Awards for you chance to win!

Want even more details? Click here.

Contest Rules
No Purchase Necessary To Nominate Or Win. Begins 9AM CST on 3/28/11 and ends 5PM CST on 5/31/11. Nominators must be legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 13 or older. Nominees must fall into 1 of the following 3 categories to be eligible; 1) Dealer of the Year category: A dealer/dealership in the U.S. that carries Exmark products as of the start date of the Contest, 2) Best in Class Lawn Care & Landscape Company category: A company in the U.S. that focuses on lawn care or landscaping and uses Exmark products as of the start date of the Contest, or 3) Crew Member of the Year category: An employee (18 years of age or older) at a company in the U.S. that owns, uses, or carries Exmark products as of the start date of the Contest. Void where prohibited. By participating, participants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges and/or Sponsor, which are binding and final on matters relating to this Contest. Subject to Official Rules, available here. Sponsor: Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc.

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Say Hello to Josh Levien!

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Last November we launched exmarkpride.com and found a community of Exmark enthusiasts. We also put out a special incentive for members who joined the crew before December 31st: a brand new Lazer Z.

This month we’re excited to announce Josh Levien as our winner. Josh, now the proud owner of a Lazer Z X-Series unit, has strong ties to Exmark. Taking his first ride on a Turf Ranger at the impressionable age of 13, Josh comes from a family of lawn care pros. His dad, Carl Levien, opened Carl’s Mower & Saw when Josh was 12. Josh now works as the store’s Parts Manager alongside his mom, three younger brothers and wife.

The strong family ties are just one of the things Josh loves about working at Carl’s. He also enjoys working with his customers and getting to, “supply people with the best outdoor power equipment in the industry.”

When he’s not at work, Josh spends his time working in the yard, long boarding and playing softball. He’s also looking forward to trading in his walk-behind for that new Lazer Z, giving him more time to spend with his wife and three children.

Congratulations Josh. We’re glad to have you on the crew.

For your chance to be our next winner, sign-up at exmarkpride.com and enter this month’s contest!

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