Belvedere Launches a Global 'Dream Job' Competition - A Worldwide Search for the Brand's Next Ambassador

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Belvedere Vodka announces the launch of a worldwide search for its next Global Brand Ambassador.  Aptly called the Belvedere "Dream Job", vodka aficionados and amateurs alike are invited to compete for a chance to win a one year, $100,000 contract working directly for Belvedere and gaining international recognition for his or her creativity in cocktail creation and brand advocacy.

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In this newly created role, the new Global Brand Ambassador will travel around the world alongside Head of Spirit Creation and Mixology, Claire Smith, to educate bartenders on how to best enjoy Belve and make the most innovative and exciting cocktails.

Claire Smith and Belvedere enthusiast Chelsea Handler officially announced the start of the search on 'Chelsea Lately' on September 15, 2010.  Beginning today, anyone interested in applying for the position can log onto Belvedere Vodka's official Facebook contest page (http://www.facebook.com/BelvedereDreamJob) and enter to win the opportunity of a lifetime by submitting a short, 1-minute video.  Each self-directed clip should showcase the person's passion for Belvedere Vodka and creativity in mixing various vodka cocktails.  Personality and a sense of humor are a must!

'We are thrilled to extend such a tremendous opportunity to so many talented bartenders and mixologists around the world," says Claire Smith, Head of Spirit Creation and Mixology for Belvedere Vodka.  "It is our hope that the competition not only unites those with a keen understanding of super premium vodka, but also inspires a higher level of innovation and creativity in cocktail creation that our new Global Brand Ambassador will help to 'fine tune' for our plans and projects next year."

Entry:  Beginning September 15, 2010 following the announcement on 'Chelsea Lately', those interested in applying for the position will be invited to submit a short, 1-minute video demonstrating their love of vodka on the designated Belvedere Global Ambassador Facebook page.

Semi Final 'Cocktail Challenge':  After the voting polls close on October 15, a selection of semi-finalists will be chosen to participate in a series of Cocktail Challenges taking place in select major cities, including London and Sydney.  During the cocktail challenge, the applicants will compete to create ten classic cocktails in ten minutes, and judged by certain criteria.

Final Competition:  From December 13-15, seven finalists from all over the world will appear in front of the celebrity judges' panel and be presented with the final challenge in Las Vegas. The winner of the one year contract will be announced!

Log onto www.facebook.com/BelvedereDreamJob beginning September 15 for the latest updates surrounding the competition, to vote for your favorite entries and for the terms on submitting your own video for a chance to win the "Belvedere Dream Job".

ABOUT BELVEDERE VODKA

First introduced to North America in 1996, Belvedere Vodka was the first to create a new standard for excellence in the vodka category and is credited with creating the luxury vodka segment.  Today, Belvedere's distinctive character and uncompromising integrity are recognized internationally by discriminating vodka enthusiasts, who appreciate its all-natural, additive-free character.  Made entirely from Dankowskie Gold Rye and blended with water from its own pristine source, Belvedere's taste profile is distinctively soft with a subtle sweetness and naturally smooth, clean finish.  

In 2009, the Belvedere Macerations (Citrus, Orange, Black Raspberry) were the most awarded Vodkas in the annual Vodka Masters competition, prevailing over the 116 vodkas that were entered in the blind tasting.

Belvedere is available in top nightclubs and restaurants around the world and at all fine wine and spirits retailers.

SOURCE Belvedere Vodka