What is Voice of McDonald’s®?
It’s a worldwide contest to discover, recognize and reward the most talented singers among the more than 1.8 million employees working in McDonald’s restaurants.
What are the prizes?
Prizes are determined by the level of the contest, and are awarded by Countries or Regions, McDonald’s Area of the World, or at the Global level.
Four Global Semi-Finalists will be selected from each McDonald’s Area of the World: Asia-Pacific/Middle East/Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America). Each will win a trip (with a guest) to the McDonald’s 2014 Worldwide Convention in Orlando, Florida, USA to compete for the Grand Prize that includes US$25,000. Second Prize winner will receive US $17,500. Third Prize winner will receive US $12,500. Fourth Prize winner will receive US $7,500. Other Global Semi-Finalists will each win US$3,000. All Global Semi-Finalists will also win US$500 for their restaurant, and a US$1,000 contribution in their name to their local Ronald McDonald House Charities® (or another children’s charity).
Who is eligible to enter?
The contest is only open to employees of McDonald’s restaurants. To be eligible, entrants must be continuously employed in a McDonald’s restaurant from prior to the date of entry submission through May 1, 2014 (for complete details on eligibility, see the Official Rules).
How do you enter?
If your country is holding its own Voice of McDonald’s Contest, you must enter through that contest. If your country is not holding a contest, you must enter through your McDonald’s Area of the World (AOW). See the contest website for more information about how to enter in your own country.
To submit your entry on-line
- Record your video in one of the approved formats specified by your country or AOW.
- Complete the on-line entry form.
- Upload your video. You will receive on-line confirmation your entry has been received.
To submit your entry by mail...
- Record your video in one of the approved formats specified by your country or AOW.
- Complete the entry form (downloadable at the contest website).
- Print your name, city, state or province, and country directly on the videotape or DVD. Send your completed video and the entry form to the address on the VOM website of your country or AOW.
How will entries be judged?
On the basis of singing ability, creativity, and stage presence. See the Official Rules for more information.
I’m an hourly-based restaurant employee. Am I eligible to enter?
Yes - eligibility is open to those employed in McDonald’s restaurants. See the Official Rules for complete details of eligibility.
When will I know if I am a winner in my country?
You will be contacted via the information provided when you entered the contest. If your country hosts a live contest, winners will be selected by a panel of judges during the event.
Good Luck!
