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Win 1 of 50 Product of the Year Hampers, valued at up to $175!
Packed full of Australia's most-innovative new products voted in the 2017 Product of the Year Awards!

Australia's most innovative new products have been revealed in the annual consumer-voted Product of the Year Awards 2017! The 45 winners represent the most exciting new products on the Australian market today. Product of the Year are celebrating by awarding 50 readers the opportunity to win a Product of the Year hamper!


Tell us in 25 words or less "What is your favourite product from the Product of the Year winners, and why?"

Competition closes 11.59pm AEDT on Sunday March 26, 2017. Open to Australian residents only, aged 18 years and over. One entry permitted per person. See bauer-media.com.au for location of Bauer Media's Privacy Notice. The promoter is Bauer Media Limited (ABN 18 053 273 546).


Product of the Year TERMS & CONDITIONS
WIN! 1 of 50 Product of the Year prize packs valued up to $175!

1. Instructions on 'how to enter' and prizes form part of Terms and Conditions. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.

2. Entry is open to residents of Australia aged 18 years and over, who are readers of issue 09 of Woman’s Day magazine (on sale 20/02/2017); March issue of Recipes+ (on sale 27/02/2017); issue 05 of Yours (on sale 16/02/2017) OR issue 09 of Take 5 (on sale 23/02/2017). Employees of the Promoter, and their immediate families and agencies associated with this promotion are ineligible to enter.

3. The promotion commences at 00:01am (AEDST) on February 16, 2017 and closes at 11:59pm (AEDST) on March 26th, 2017 (“Promotional Period”). The judging will be done by a panel of judges appointed by the Promoter. The judging will take place at Bauer Media, 54 Park Street, Sydney NSW 2000 and will beginning on March 27th, 2017. The winners will be notified in writing by email using the contact details provided in their entry.

4. The judges may select additional reserve entries which they determine to be the next best, and record them in order of merit, in case of an invalid entry or ineligible entrant.

5. To be eligible to enter, individuals must, during the Promotional Period, go to www.nowtolove.com.au/POTY and answer the competition question in twenty-five (25) words or less “What is your favourite product from the Product of the Year winners, and why?” and submit their entry and details as instructed.

6. Only one (1) entry per person permitted

7. This is a game of skill, chance plays no part in determining the winner. Each entry will be individually judged based on its literary and creative merit of the answer to the question provided and suitability to the promotion. The judges’ decision in relation to any aspect of the competition will be final and binding on every person who enters. No correspondence will be entered into.

8. The Entrant warrants to the Promoter that the entry submitted is an original artistic work of the Entrant that does not infringe the rights of any third parties. If the entry or any part of the information provided to the Entrant in relation to the entry was provided by a third party, the Entrant warrants that they have obtained the relevant copyright permission to submit the entry for the purposes of this promotion. The entrant agrees to indemnify the promoter against all claims and costs by third parties arising from a breach of the warranty set out in this condition.

9. The Promoter is entitled to use any of the entries submitted in any manner and for any purpose at its absolute discretion, including using the entries for future promoter’s or their agents book publications, promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference or payment or other compensation to the entrant. The promoter is entitled to amend, edit, select, crop, retouch, add to or delete from any part of the submitted entry.

10. Entries must not be offensive, defamatory or racist. Any entry which the judges deem inappropriate will be invalid. The entrant agrees to indemnify the Promoter.

11. The Promoter reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of entries and entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the entry process. Errors and omissions will be accepted at the Promoter's discretion. Failure by the Promoter to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.

12. The best fifty (50) valid entries, as determined by the judges, will be deemed the major prize winners and will each win one (1) x hamper valued at up to $175.29 including the following items:

One (1) x ALMAT Laundry Powder, valued at up to $5.69
One (1) x ANCOSOFT Fabric Conditioner 2L, valued at up to $2.79
One (1) x Tandil Ultra 450ml, valued at up to $1.69
One (1) x DISAN Pre Wash Stain Remover, valued at up to $1.25
One (1) x EXPRESSIA Calabrese Coffee Capsules, valued at up to $5.99
One (1) x Coles Australian Quinoa, valued at up to $8.00
One (1) x Catephil Baby Gentle Wash and Shampoo, valued at up to $7.99
One (1) x Mentholatum Deep Heat Back Patches, valued at up to $9.95
One (1) x Table of Plenty Mini Rice Cakes, valued at up to $4.99
One (1) x Conga Foods ValVerde Passata, valued at up to $2.00
One (1) x Joy Foods Fruity Tops, valued at up to $4.50
One (1) x Mundicare Antiseptic Spray, valued at up to $9.99
One (1) x Colgate Optic White Toothpaste, valued at up to $9.99
One (1) x Vicks Action Cold & Flu, valued at up to $9.99
One (1) x Sustenance Superfoods, valued at up to $24.95
One (1) x Pepsico Red Rock Deli Sweet Potato Chips, valued at up to $4.49
One (1) x 3M Felt Pads, valued at up to $6.49
One (1) x Tilda Pulses & Rice, valued at up to $3.00
One (1) x Palmolive Oil Infusions Body Moisturiser, valued at up to $9.99
One (1) x Nexba Naturally Sugar Free Soft Drinks, valued at up to $6.80
One (1) x Gastrolyte Pop Tops 4 pack, valued at up to $15.99
One (1) x White Wings Cake in a Cup, valued at up to $4.99
One (1) x Dove Shampoo, valued at up to $6.89
One (1) x Dove Conditioner, valued at up to $6.89

Total prize pool value is up to AU$8,764.50 (including GST). Any ancillary costs associated with redeeming the prize are not included. These are the responsibility of the winner.

13. Prize must be taken as offered. The prize, or any unused portion of the prize, is not exchangeable or cannot be redeemed as cash. The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer. The prize is valued in Australian dollars. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any variation in the prize value. Prize winner is advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should seek independent financial advice prior to acceptance of their prize.

14. The prize does not include any installation or set-up of any of the products.

15. Products included in prize package (including but not limited to titles, colour, design, sizing, model, finish, style etc) will be determined by the promoter in its complete discretion. All prizes must be taken as offered.

16. The prize will be delivered to the nominated address of the Prize winner. Delivery of the Prize is valid to any state and/or city in Australia.

17. In the event that for any reason whatsoever the Winner does not take the prize at the time stipulated by the Promoter, then the prize will be forfeited by the Winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.

18. In the event that a prize, or part of a prize, is unavailable, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize or part of the prize in its discretion with an alternative prize or part of the prize to the same and equal recommended retail value and/or specification.

19. The promoter is neither responsible nor liable for any late lost or misdirected mail (including but not limited to prizes).

20. The Promoter is not responsible, nor liable for any prize damaged in transit in the delivery of their prize.

21. The Promoter will require the winner to provide proof of age. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the Promoter’s discretion.

22. Any cost associated with accessing the promotional website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used.

23. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, war, terrorism, state of emergency or disaster (including  but not limited to natural disaster)the  Promoter reserves the right to subject to reference to all relevant  state and territory rules and regulations, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion.

24. If a medical circumstance in some way restricts your ability to enter the competition through the required mechanic, you are still eligible to enter however you must briefly state your circumstances upon entry.

25. If your entry is selected as a winning entry, validation of your circumstances/ the validity of your entry will be undertaken by the Promoter. Method of validation (without limitation) will be determined by the Promoter in its complete discretion. If the winning entry is deemed to be a winner, the winner will be notified as per the terms and conditions herein. In the event that the Promoter requests the entrant to sign any legal documents relating to the verification of their medical circumstance, the legal documents will take the form determined by the Promoter. It is a condition of accepting the prize the winner sign any such legal documentation.

26. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits, excludes or modifies or purports to limit, exclude or modify the statutory consumer guarantees as provided under the Competition and Consumer Act, as well as any other implied warranties under the ASIC Act or similar consumer protection laws in the State and Territories of Australia (“Non-Excludable Guarantees”). Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees, the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of the promotion.

27. Except for any liability that cannot by law be excluded, including the Non-Excludable Guarantees,  the Promoter (including its respective officers, employees and agents) is not responsible for and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the Promoter’s control); (b) any theft, unauthorised access or third party interference; (c) any entry or prize claim that is late, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any variation in prize value to that stated in these Terms and Conditions; (e) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (f) use of the prize.

28. If this promotion is interfered with in any way or is not capable of being conducted as reasonably anticipated due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter, the Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to disqualify any entrant; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the promotion, as appropriate.

Privacy:
29. The Promoter collects personal information (“PI”) in order to conduct the promotion and may, for this purpose, disclose such PI to third parties, including but not limited to agents, contractors, service providers, prize suppliers and, as required, to Australian regulatory authorities. Entry is conditional on providing this PI. The Promoter will also use and handle PI as set out in its privacy policy, which can be accessed by visiting http://www.bauer-media.com.au/privacy.htm. In addition to any use that may be outlined in the Promoter’s Privacy Policy, the Promoter may also, for an indefinite period, unless otherwise advised, use the PI for promotional, marketing, publicity, research and profiling purposes, including sending electronic messages or telephoning the entrant. Entrants should direct any request to opt out, access, update or correct PI to the Promoter and direct any complaints regarding treatment of their PI according to the Privacy Policy. All entries become the property of the Promoter.

30. The Promoter is Bauer Media Pty Ltd (ABN 18 053 273 546) of 54 – 58 Park Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Phone: 02 9282 8000.