Philips Real Pros Contest Ramping Up

July 9, 2018

Since its launch mid-March, engagement in the Philips Real Pros Real Quality contest has been gaining momentum. Prize packs valued at more than $700 are now on their way out the door to the first batch of six winners. Don’t miss out: if you’re a Canadian electrical contractor (or know one) and want to get in on the game, enter online today. This contest is exclusive to Canadian contractors. You could win an all-inclusive trip for two to a Canadian city of your choice.

The Real Pro Real Quality Contractor Contest is open to participants who are legal residents of Canada (excluding residents of Quebec), who are 25 years of age and older and operate an electrical contractor business or are employees of an electrical contractor.

This contest ends on December 1, 2018. Register here: www.lighting.philips.ca/campaigns/installer-contest

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