RIM Announces Six Winners Of The BBM Challenge

BY: 

Dave Forde
January 11, 2012

Research In Motion announced the six winners of its BBM Challenge contest, which was designed to partner aspiring young adults with some of today’s top celebrity influencers. Utilizing a variety of social applications for BlackBerry smartphones including of course BBM (BlackBerry Messenger). For the competition, 150 young adults competed in an intense eight-week contest for the opportunity to meet their idols in person.  During the competition, the contestants were encouraged to tape into their creative talents pursue their passion in the areas of fashion, music, film, sports, popular culture and entrepreneurship. The contest was centered around the BBM Challenge Council – a group of high achieving celebrity influencers who represent the accomplishments derived from talent, hard work and the spirit to succeed.

The six winners are:

  • Theresa Tran of Vancouver, BC will be meeting fashion designer and television personality Whitney Port
  • Audrey Morgan of Cherry Hill, NJ will be meeting teenage singing sensation Greyson Chance
  • Devon Carlson of Shaunavon, SK will be meeting film and TV actress Michelle Trachtenberg
  • Amy Loverin of Walnut, IA will be meeting U.S. Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Hope Solo
  • Tristan Josef of Garden Grove, CA will be meeting celebrity blogger Jared Eng, JustJared.com
  • Brittany Hohn of Somerset, NJ will be meeting entrepreneur and “Intern Queen” Lauren Berger

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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