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hhgregg and Maytag Brand Salute America’s Heroes

May 6, 2015 10:29 AM EDT

Together hhgregg and Maytag brand celebrate May by honoring local individuals with more than $45,000 of appliance giveaways

INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leading appliance, electronics and furniture retailer hhgregg (NYSE: HGG) is partnering once again with Maytag brand to celebrate May is Maytag Month by honoring everyday American heroes. This year, the retailer and appliance manufacturer will honor 10 deserving Americans who have had a profound impact on our country or their community. Each hero will receive a Maytag® appliance and hhgregg gift card to thank them for their commitment. Additionally, hhgregg and Maytag brand are giving away appliances every day in May at www.hhgregg.com/maytag.

This year’s national heroes include:

  • Sergeant Kyla Sampsel, active member of the Indiana National Guard and Mom of one. In honor of her heroic service and commitment to her country, hhgregg, Maytag brand and Wish For Our Heroes will salute Sergeant Sampsel with a kitchen makeover featuring new Maytag® appliances, presented alongside a five-star meal prepared by the Lucas Oil Stadium Executive Sous Chef Anthony Puma. Check out the kitchen makeover here.
  • Caroline Johnson of Louisville, KY is also being honored for her work with Twisted Pink. Johnson started the non-profit for metastic breast cancer research, and all proceeds go to the cause. Caroline herself is a survivor of this form of cancer and has dedicated herself to finding a cure.
  • Indianapolis, IN resident Terry Gray is receiving a salute for her work at the Henry County Pregnancy Care Center. Gray donates her time to help young, new mothers get the support they need during pregnancy while keeping up with her day job as an Administrative Assistant at her church and supporting sick members of her family.
  • And lastly, Larry Wallace of Clarksville, TN is being honored for the foundation of Buddy Ball, a non-profit organization that hosts sporting events for children with special needs over the age of three.

Johnson, Gray and Wallace will all receive a Maytag® appliance of their choice and a $100 gift card from hhgregg for their work.

“As Memorial Day approaches, we are partnering for a second straight year with Maytag brand to celebrate not only the heroes who serve our country, but those who serve their local communities,” said Chris Sutton, VP of Marketing at hhgregg. “Their dedication and valiance provide daily inspiration and deserves to be recognized as we approach this special time of year.”

The celebration continues on Twitter and Instagram. hhgregg invites customers to salute their personal heroes by uploading photos to Twitter or Instagram using #HHGhero and #entry from May 1 through May 18 These posts will nominate the hero for a chance to win a Maytag® appliance throughout the month of May. Each day, hhgregg’s online community can vote at www.hhgregg.com/hero for a deserving hero to win. The top seven nominees will be highlighted during the last week of May for a chance to win a Maytag® appliance of their choice plus a $100 hhgregg gift card. hhgregg and Maytag brand are also giving fans an opportunity to win over $45,000 in appliances daily at www.hhgregg.com/maytag.

Prizes Include:

  • Daily Maytag Prizes:
    • Washer-Dryer Pairs
    • Refrigerators
    • Electric and Gas Ranges
    • Dishwashers
  • Grand prizes
    • 1st Place: Kitchen Suite (fridge, range, dishwasher and microwave)
    • 2nd Place: Front-Load Washer/Dryer
    • 3rd Place: Top-Load Washer/Dryer

Visit hhgregg.com for more information on appliances, electronics and furniture to redesign or complete any room in your home. Follow hhgregg on Twitter at @hhgregg or on Facebook at facebook.com/hhgregg for the latest deals.

ABOUT hhgregg

Founded in 1955, Indianapolis-based hhgregg is a multi-regional retailer with 226 brick-and-mortar stores in 20 states. hhgregg's product assortment includes market-leading brands in consumer electronics, home appliances and technology, along with high-quality products for the home. The retailer's online presence (hhgregg.com) and mobile apps (iOS and Android) give consumers nationwide access to global and local lifestyle and home products. hhgregg ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction among the Largest Appliance Retailers” and “Highest Ranked Appliance Retailer Website” in the J.D. Power 2014 Appliance Retailer Satisfaction StudySM. For J.D. Power award information, go to www.jdpower.com. Additionally, hhgregg is recognized as one of Internet Retailer's Top 500 fastest growing retail e-commerce sites in 2014.Find hhgregg on Facebook at facebook.com/hhgregg and on Twitter at @hhgregg.

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Source: hhgregg



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