, /PRNewswire/ -- Two talented teens used dozens of rolls of tape and dedicated nearly 250 hours to craft their own Duck Tape prom attire — and now their hard work is paying off! Today, Duck brand announces and in this year's The contest challenges high school students from the U.S. and to show off 'Ducked out' promwear made of duct tape for a chance to win cash scholarships.
After contest judges selected the top 10 finalists out of over 150 entrants, online voters picked Walsh's pop-art style dress and Cervantes' culturally-inspired Mexican American tux as their favorite ensembles, crowning each of them with — the largest Grand Prizes awarded in contest history. "We applaud this year's participants for their epic displays of creativity and congratulate Monica and Isaac on their first-place finishes," says , director of product marketing, duct tapes, at Shurtape Technologies, LLC, the company that markets the Duck brand. "It takes true talent to turn Duck Tape into jaw-dropping styles and this year's entrants were no exception.
Seeing the students incorporate their cultures and passions into their masterpieces is what makes this scholarship contest so special year after year." In addition to the Grand Prizes, the top 10 finalists also had a chance to win new Judge's Choice Awards worth each. for her baroque-style gown.
for her vibrant, rainforest-inspired tube dress. Grand Prize winner by paying homage to his heritage, bringing his scholarship winnings to a grand total of.