Contest Rules
Hats for Heroes Sweepstakes – Official Rules
1. Sponsor
The Hats for Heroes Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") is sponsored by Tower Federal Credit Union, 7901 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707 ("Sponsor").This Sweepstakes is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with the Baltimore Orioles or Major League Baseball.
2. Eligibility
Open only to legal residents of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.Employees, officers, and directors of Sponsor and their immediate family members or household members are not eligible.
3. No Purchase Necessary
No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.4. Sweepstakes Period
The Sweepstakes begins on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) and ends on July 19, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET ("Sweepstakes Period").5. How to Enter
Online Entry: Complete the entry form via QR code or landing page. Limit one entry per person.Alternate Method of Entry (AMOE): To enter without submitting online, mail a 3" x 5" card with your name, address, email, phone number, and hero nomination to:
Tower Federal Credit Union – Hats for Heroes Sweepstakes
Attention: Marketing
7901 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by July 15, 2026 and received by July 18, 2026 to be eligible. Limit one (1) entry per person.
6. Prize
One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded:- Opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a 2026 home game of the Baltimore Orioles
- Two (2) private suite tickets for the same game
Winner is responsible for all applicable taxes. Sponsor may issue a Form 1099-MISC as required by law.
Prize Conditions
Game Date:The prize is currently anticipated to be fulfilled in connection with the Baltimore Orioles home game scheduled for August 5, 2026; however, the game date is subject to change. Sponsor reserves the right to select an alternate game date in its sole discretion.
Availability Requirement:
Winner must be available to attend the game on the date determined by Sponsor or the prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected.
Travel & Expenses:
Travel, transportation, lodging, parking, and any other expenses are not included and are the sole responsibility of the winner.
Game Cancellation / Rescheduling:
If the game is canceled, postponed, rescheduled, or otherwise affected by weather, scheduling changes, or any circumstances beyond Sponsor's control, Sponsor reserves the right to reschedule the prize, substitute a prize (or portion thereof) of equal or greater value, or modify the prize as necessary. No additional compensation will be provided.
First Pitch Experience:
The first pitch experience is subject to change, modification, or cancellation at the discretion of the Baltimore Orioles or stadium operations. Sponsor does not guarantee the availability of this portion of the prize.
Prize Fulfillment:
All prize details are subject to availability and Sponsor's final determination.
No Cash Value / Substitution
The prize is non-transferable and may not be sold, assigned, or redeemed for cash. No substitution or cash equivalent is permitted, except at Sponsor's sole discretion.
7. Winner Selection and Notification
One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period. The drawing will occur on or about July 20, 2026. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.Winner will be notified via email and/or phone and must respond within five (5) days or an alternate winner may be selected.
8. Documentation / Event Requirements
Winner must provide requested information for prize fulfillment, including advance submission of full legal name for themselves and any guest as required by stadium security policies.Winner and guest(s) must present valid government-issued identification at check-in.
Failure to comply may result in forfeiture of the prize.
9. Publicity & Content Use
By entering, participants grant Sponsor and its designees the right to use their name, likeness, city/state of residence, and any submitted text, photos, or other content for advertising, promotional, and marketing purposes in any media, worldwide, without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. Participants and the nominated individual will each be required to sign a general publicity release.Participants represent and warrant that they have all necessary rights to any submitted content and that it does not infringe on any third-party rights.
By submitting a nomination, entrant represents and warrants that:
- They have obtained permission from the nominated individual ("hero")
- The hero has consented to the submission and potential public use of their name, story, and likeness
10. Privacy
Information collected is subject to Sponsor's Privacy Policy which governs how your information is collected and used for this promotion: https://www.towerfcu.org/privacy-policy.11. General Conditions
Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Sweepstakes if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor impairs the integrity of the Sweepstakes.Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process.