Christopher & Banks Launches Nationwide Search for Amazing Teachers, Mentors and Coaches

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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Christopher & Banks today announced the second search in its initial year-long Amazing Women campaign, requesting nominations for women who serve as teachers, mentors and coaches. Nominations are open August 26 – September 7, 2014.

"At Christopher & Banks, we recognize that Every Day, Women Do Amazing Things," said LuAnn Via, Christopher & Banks president and CEO. "Many of our associates, customers, fans and followers are either teachers themselves or tell us about the amazing teachers who have significantly impacted their lives. With back-to-school season upon us, we wanted to take this opportunity to recognize the women who serve in the roles of teachers, mentors and coaches for the amazing work they do every day."  

Back-to-School Search for Amazing Women
Christopher & Banks is seeking nominations to celebrate the women who educate us, inspire us to achieve and gently push us to be the best we can be. One Amazing Woman and several runners up will be selected in September for their contributions and will serve as national Amazing Women Brand Ambassadors throughout the year.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive:

• $500 Christopher & Banks/CJ Banks gift card
• $500 donation to a selected charity
• A trip to the Christopher & Banks headquarters
• A personalized shopping experience at the Christopher & Banks/CJ Banks flagship at the Mall of America
• A spa experience during the headquarters visit
• A professional video and photo shoot
• An invitation to serve as an Amazing Women Brand Ambassador

The runners up will receive:

• $100 Christopher & Banks/CJ Banks gift card
• A personalized shopping experience at her local Christopher & Banks/CJ Banks store
• An invitation to serve as an Amazing Women Brand Ambassador

To nominate the amazing woman in your life, visit the Christopher & Banks Facebook page, CJ Banks Facebook page, Christopher & Banks website or CJ Banks website. Simply provide your contact information and write 120 words describing what makes the nominee an Amazing Woman by September 7, 2014.

If you are looking for inspiration for your nomination, please see the video highlighting our first Christopher & Banks Amazing Woman, Michelle, who was recognized in May for her amazing contributions as a caregiver.

Christopher & Banks will continue the Amazing Women campaign throughout the year, with additional searches in categories that may include volunteers and health professionals. The contest sites will be updated as each search launches. Official rules can be found at: http://www.christopherandbanks.com/-cms-amazingwomen_entryform.

About Christopher & Banks
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. The Company currently operates 544 stores in 43 states consisting of 247 Christopher & Banks stores, 117 stores in its women's plus size clothing division C.J. Banks, 140 Missy/Petites/Women stores and 40 outlet stores. The Company also operates the www.ChristopherandBanks.com and www.CJBanks.com e-commerce websites.

Every Day, Women Do Amazing Things^®

SOURCE Christopher & Banks Corporation