Chicago Pneumatic Increases T2 School of the Year Prize Value to $25,000 in Second Annual CompetitionDeadline for entering the competition is December 31, 2008_________________________________________________________________________
Chicago Pneumatic, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-performance aftermarket tools, accessories and compressors, has increased the prize value of the second annual TT School of the Year to $25,000. The 2009 School of the Year will be awarded $10,000 in Chicago Pneumatic tools, with three regional winners receiving tools worth $5,000.
In addition to nationwide recognition in Tomorrow’s Technician magazine and the tool prizes from Chicago Pneumatic, the winning schools will receive a School of the Year plaque, flag and shop banners, and apparel. Entries must be received by December 31, 2008.
Students, teachers and school supporters can nominate their school online at www.tomorrowstechnician.com by clicking on the T2 School of the Year presented by Chicago Pneumatic banner. Entries can also be sent to T2 Editor Ed Sunkin via e-mail at esunkin@babcox.com or by mail to 2008/09 School of the Year, Tomorrow’s Technician, 3550 Embassy Parkway, Akron, Ohio 44333. Entry forms must include the nominee’s name and position, school name and address, contact information and a 500-word or less answer to why you think your school should be named this year’s School of the Year.Tomorrow’s Technician received more than 170 entries during last year’s School of the Year competition, including the grand prize winner, Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, Ill., and three regional finalists: Tennessee Tech Center in Newbern, Tenn.; North Central Technical Skills Center in Wenatchee, Wash.; and the Sultana High School Automotive Tech Program in Hesperia, Calif. Last year’s tool prizes were valued at $13,000.Chicago Pneumatic is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of innovative aftermarket tools, accessories and compressors. Founded in 1901, the company serves automotive, truck and heavy equipment repair, and tire and body shops with industry leading pneumatic impact wrenches, ratchets, drills, grinders, pneumatic hammers and sanders. To learn more about Chicago Pneumatic’s dedication to quality and innovation, please visit www.cp.com.