Goodyear Asks For ‘Blimpworthy Stories’ With New Contest

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has launched the new “Your Blimpworthy Story” contest to recognize community members in the Dallas/Fort Worth-area, the home of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium.

Now through Dec. 4, members of the Dallas/Fort Worth-area can nominate a friend, family member, mentor or local community leader who demonstrates “Blimpworthy” attributes such as hard work, determination and grit that make the neighborhood a better place, Goodyear said.

“Blimpworthy is all about the hard work that is required to succeed on and off the field and we are pleased to recognize some determined individuals who are delivering tangible results and benefiting their communities,” said Seth Klugherz, Goodyear’s North American director of marketing.

To enter the contest, fans can visit www.BlimpworthyStory.com to submit their nominations, which a 200-word or less entry that highlights Blimpworthy characteristics the nominee put in action. Goodyear will award 62 Dallas/Fort Worth-area winners and their nominators an exclusive football experience, which includes an opportunity to hold the U.S. flag during the pregame ceremonies and one standing-room-only ticket each to the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on Jan. 2, 2017.

For more information on the Your Blimpworthy Story contest, visit BlimpworthyStory.com.

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.