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Frigo Cheese Heads, a Lincolnshire, Ill.-based brand of Saputo Dairy USA, announced the winning schools in its “Build a Bright Future” program, which is aimed at helping schools improve their learning experience and environment through funding for equipment, materials and renovations. Schools across the country had the opportunity to be nominated for the chance at a grand prize of $10,000, followed by 10 runner-up awards. The grand prize-winning school, Desert Star Elementary in Goodyear, Ariz., was revealed on March 31 during a morning student assembly that included a surprise visit and a check presentation from the Frigo Cheese Heads mascot.
Between August 2021 and October 2021, parents, teachers and other adults across the country were invited to submit a video or written nomination explaining why their school deserved to win, Frigo Cheese Heads said. All entries were evaluated by a panel of judges for the overall quality of the nomination and the proposed benefit to the school’s educational needs. A total of 945 nominations from K-8 schools nationwide were received. The judges then narrowed down the list to 11 finalists, and community members, school supporters and fans were invited to vote on social media to determine the grand prizewinner. Winning entries may be viewed at CheeseHeadsBrightFuture.com.