National Balloon Time 'Put A Face On Fun' Contest Now Open

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time again for parents to break out their cameras and capture the essence of "fun" on their children's faces. The fourth annual "Put A Face On Fun" contest is now open, and the reward is even greater this year.

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In addition to participating in a professional photo shoot and being featured on Balloon Time's packaging for the following year, the grand-prize winner will receive a Disney Cruise Line® family vacation for four (subject to availability). Fifty first-prize winners will receive a Balloon Time 30 Helium Balloon Kit.

"We wanted to raise the stakes this year with an even bigger prize, and a family vacation seemed like the perfect option to bring 'fun' both to the grand-prize winner and his or her family," said Dusty McClintock, vice president of sales and marketing, Worthington Cylinders. "The photo shoot allows us to create a lasting, incomparable memory for the winner. This family vacation will take the reward one step further."

To enter this year's contest, parents can upload their child's photograph at www.PutAFaceOnFun.com. Uploaded photographs must be in GIF (.gif) or JPEG (.jpg) format and may not exceed a file size larger than 200 KB. Professional photographs will be disqualified.

Children ages 3 to 11 are eligible for the contest, and entries will be accepted through Nov. 14, 2010, noon ET. Each photograph will be scored by a panel of judges based on the following criteria: smile, age appropriateness, expression of fun and suitability for appearing on packaging.

Also new this year, parents and friends of participants are encouraged to get in on the fun, as a portion of the final tally will be determined by America's vote. Individuals can vote by selecting their favorite entry photo at www.PutAFaceOnFun.com. For official rules or to learn more about the contest, visit www.PutAFaceOnFun.com.

For more information on Balloon Time or to find a retailer, visit www.BalloonTime.com.

About Balloon Time

Balloon Time is the leading brand of consumer helium balloon kits in North America. Balloon Time's family of products includes Balloon Time 30 Helium Balloon Kit, Balloon Time 50 Helium Balloon Kit, Balloon Time A La Carte helium tank and Balloon Time Party Create-A-Face Sticker Kit. The helium balloon kits are available at a variety of retailers worldwide. Visit www.BalloonTime.com to learn more about Balloon Time and its family of products or to locate a retailer.

About Worthington Cylinders

Worthington Cylinders is the leading global supplier of pressure cylinders, providing consumers the power needed for grilling, party planning, camping and home repair. The company's Worthington Pro Grade and Balloon Time products are known for their affordable quality, and are available at retailers worldwide. Commercial products include liquefied petroleum, refrigerant and industrial gas cylinders and air brake tanks. Worthington Cylinders is a Worthington Industries company (NYSE: WOR), a leading diversified metal processing company with annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion. For more information, visit www.WorthingtonCylinders.com.

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