The Jeep Brand and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Reward Regional Boys & Girls Club Winners with VIP Jeep 'Quest' Experiences Across the U.S.

AUBURN HILLS, MI--Oct. 5, 2012: Boys & Girls Club members located within a 100-mile radius of seven U.S. cities were challenged by the JeepĀ® brand and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to enter the "Your Jeep Quest" photography contest, a partnership that rewards youth with an adventure-filled "quest" for their local Boys & Girls Club members.

"Boys & Girls Clubs of America believe in promoting creativity and expression through the arts, and this photography contest enabled our young people to imagine their unique quest as they explored the horizons and adventures of their lives," said Judith J. Pickens, Senior Vice President, Program & Youth Development Services for BGCA. "We appreciate Jeep bringing this opportunity to our Club members to showcase their talents."

To be entered for the chance to win the "Your Jeep Quest" contest, young people from the ages of 6 -18 emailed photography submissions to BGCA and the Jeep brand describing their core values of freedom, adventure and authenticity. Nine winners from seven cities were selected based on criteria including creativity, visual impact and compelling title. The top nine winners will receive a 4X4 Jeep-themed adventure and behind-the-scenes VIP experience for friends, family and fellow members of their Boys & Girls Clubs. Jeep VIP experiences may include Chrysler Jeep Auto Shows and Camp Jeep Drive & Ride events across the United States.

"Throughout the 70 year history the Jeep brand has stood for Freedom and Adventure ā€“ part of the spirit of Jeep is to facilitate life's journeys and to help enable people to pursue their on road and off road adventures," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "The Jeep brand is proud of all the participants who submitted entries and we congratulate all of the grand prize winners as well as the clubs who will enjoy the Jeep-themed VIP experience on behalf of their winner."

The nine winners in the photography contest are:

• Destiny Quiroz, Boys & Girls Club of Fontana - Almeria Middle School Clubhouse; Fontana, Calif.
• Dylan Stephens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County - Cole-Clark Hobe Sound Unit; Hobe South, Fla.
• Brandon Cordero, Boys & Girls Clubs of Vineland -- Carl Arthur Unit; Vineland, N.J.
• Thalia Lugo, Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City -- Pennsylvania Unit; Atlantic City, N.J.
• Mackenzie Walthall, Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach, Calif.
• Janine Johnson, Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach; Laguna Beach, Calif.
• Nashone Yazzie, Boys & Girls Clubs of Del Norte -- Boys & Girls Club of Del Norte Chimayo; Chimayo, N.M.
• Damahn Sterling, Fort Eustis Youth Services -- Eustis Child and Youth Services; Fort Eustis, Va.
• Kiya Jacobs, Andrews Air Force Base Youth Center; Andrews AFB, Md.

The contest's call for entries was made on August 3, 2012 and the submission period concluded on August 31, 2012. Finalists were selected by a panel of judges from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The final choice among the top finalists was made by a panel of Jeep brand judges.