Want a Free Poster of Your Hometown?

Framingham, Mass. (PRWeb) February 22, 2007 -- Have you taken a photo of what you love most about your hometown? If so, Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) is making it easier to show off your hometown pride and win great photography prizes. From now until March 15, for each submission through www.staples.com/hometownviews, all entrants in the "Hometown Views" photo contest will receive coupons for one free color poster of their hometown photo - or any photo they choose - redeemable at any Staples Copy & Print Center.

As of this month, nearly 1,000 amateur photographers have submitted snapshots showing off their unique neighborhoods, from "a slow easy day in Florida" to "an amazing sunset in Croton, N.Y." to "a busy snapshot of everyday life in Portland, Ore." Approximately 40 regional finalists will be selected and receive prizes, which may include Staples gift cards and royalties of up to $5,000 from photos sold in more than 1,300 Staples stores. One grand prize winner will receive an "Ultimate Photo Vacation to Iceland."

Log on to www.staples.com/hometownviews for contest details, instructions on how to submit your entry and a complete list of rules and eligibility requirements. No purchase is necessary to enter or win. The 40 finalists and grand-prize winner will be announced in May. To make it even easier to capture an award-winning image, Staples is also featuring helpful tips provided by the experts at Nature's Best Photography Magazine on the contest Web site.

The grand prize winner will be selected by Staples with the assistance of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the world's oldest and largest not-for-profit association for professional photographers. PPA will also provide visitors to the contest Web site with information about how and when to select a professional photographer and how to avoid accidental copyright violations.

Staples Copy & Print Centers offer full-service copying and printing services with a 100 percent quality guarantee. Signature services include digital color copying, printing of customized letterhead, envelopes and business cards, lamination and various binding capabilities. Additional services include wide format color printing capabilities for high quality photo enlargements, posters, signs and banners. For added convenience, customers can also visit the online Staples Copy & Print Center at www.staples.com/copyandprint to upload digital files and submit print and copy jobs to any store location.

About Staples
Staples, Inc. invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and today is the world's largest office products company. With 69,000 talented associates, the company is committed to making it easy to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2005 sales of $16.1 billion, Staples serves consumers and businesses ranging from home-based businesses to Fortune 500 companies in 22 countries throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia. Headquartered outside of Boston, Staples operates more than 1,800 office superstores and also serves its customers through mail order catalog, e-commerce and contract businesses. More information is available at www.staples.com.

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