J C Penney : JCPenney Announces Winners of its Associate Holiday Reward Packages

We're kicking off the new year with an exciting announcement of our $5,000 holiday hiring incentive package winners. To attract and retain top talent for the 2018 holiday season, we introduced an all-new rewards incentive, providing eight lucky associates across JCPenney a chance to win their choice of trip or prize package.

In order to qualify for the drawing on Jan. 3, all hourly associates and seasonal associates in stores, supply chain and call centers, who were employed by the Company through Dec. 29 were eligible to win. The winners have the option of choosing a $5,000 trip to Banff, Alberta, Canada; New York City; or Miami - which includes paid lodging, airfare and entertainment - or $5,000 prize package for a smart home, outdoor, technology or glamour bundle.

Our themed prize packages offer an array of options for our winners. Our technology themed prize package includes a selection of top tech gifts such as a 12-inch MacBook, Apple Watch, Apple AirPods, iPad and wireless speakers while winners who choose our oudoor prize package will receive two hybrid road bikes, a kayak, tent, sleeping bag and camping equipment. Fashion enthusiasts will love our glamour bundle, which includes designer leather tote and stylish watch, diamond bar necklace and one carat diamond earrings. Lastly, for those home automation gurus, our smart home package provides a Arlo™ Pro wire-free indoor and outdoor home monitoring system, along with Philips Hue A19 starter kit, smart home door lock, Nest® thermostat and battery smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

'The holiday season is undoubtedly one of the busiest times of year for retail and we're pleased to reward our hard working associates with a fun contest that offered the chance to win one of seven enticing prize packages,' said Brynn Evanson, executive vice president of human resources at JCPenney. 'This new and creative hiring incentive was a key differentiator for attracting talent, helping JCPenney to remain competive by meeting holiday hiring goals that allowed us to deliver top notch customer service throughout the season.'

The winners, which were randomly selected by a third-party vendor, include:

We invite interested candidates to enroll in our Talent Network to remain connected for employment opportunities at JCPenney.

Deedra Compte, logistics associate at the Spanish Fork Distribution Center smiles big after winning a $5,000 reward package

Eddy Baro, customer care representative in Columbus, Ohio celebrates with a photo after being selected as a $5,000 prize winner

Homa Amin, senior designer at the JCPenney Salon in Morgantown W.V. looks overjoyed to receive reward news

Jacalyn Thompson, kids cashier at the JCPenney in Paradise Valley Mall recognized as a $5,000 prize recipient in Phoenix, Ariz.

Jasmine Bluvan, JCPenney salon stylist, celebrates winning a $5,000 prize package in Garden City, Kan.

Roberto Fernandez, merchandise execution associate at the JCPenney at Valley Crossing Shopping Center in Weslaco, Texas is recognized as a $5,000 prize recipient

Morgan Banks, cashier at the JCPenney at Stones River Town Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. celebrates with fellow team members after winning prize package

Peggy Konopka, JCPenney Salon customer experience specialist, and Sheila Scott, Salon Manager celebrate after receiving surprising news as a $5,000 prize recipient