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5-Hour Energy is inviting MAXIM readers, college students and energy drink fans like you to take the Energy Drinks 401 - Advanced Studies Final Exam and test their knowledge of energy drinks while trying to win a one-year supply of 5-Hour Energy shots and possibly a spot on an upcoming 5-Hour Energy TV commercial.

The 5-Hour Energy Exam is reminiscent of those dreaded college finals but with more fun and no college tuition at stake. As for any exam, you the test taker will need to prepare ahead of time using the Energy Drinks 401 Syllabus and class notes. After sufficient cramming, you'll have the same strenuous tasks of sitting in front of a hypnotizing scantron sheet to scribble in multiple-choice answers while trying to avoid distractions like text messages from friends, broken pencils and classmates passing notes.

Once you have completed that portion of exam, the MAXIM professor will review your answers and give you a grade. If you ace the exam, you'll be instantly entered to win a one-year supply of 5-Hour Energy shots! If not, you'll have study harder and try again. Next for those who pass comes the opportunity for extra credit. Filling out the extra credit essay portion of the Energy Drinks 401 Final Exam will automatically enter you into the latest Featured Fan Contest.

The exam closes on January 29, 2010 and winners will be announced by the 5-Hour Energy team shortly after.

For those college students who are looking for an easy way to win some cash and take home enough 5-Hour Energy shots to keep them alert for an entire semester, the 5-Hour Energy College Commercial Contest is the perfect opportunity to showcase some creative, acting, marketing and directing skills and have their commercial idea become a 5-Hour Energy TV spot. Winners will receive $5,555 and 555 bottles of 5-Hour Energy for themselves, plus $5,555 for their college or university and 5-Hour Energy samples for their campus.

Labels: 5-Hour Energy, contests, Exam, featured fan, Maxim

The 5-Hour Energy team is proud to introduce Kathryn Springer of Paris, Texas as the brand’s newest Featured Fan and winner of the team’s biggest prize to-date, a one-year supply of her favorite 5-Hour Energy shots. Kathryn is a mother of one, working hard to keep her family afloat in today’s downed economics, but also, with a little help from 5-Hour Energy, she able to manage in a 20-hour college load and enjoy time with her family.

As with previous Featured Fan winners, we had the 5-Hour Energy Guy interview the recent addition to the 5-Hour Energy VIP list.

Energy Guy:
Kathryn, when did you start taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Kathryn:
I had my first shot in 2008. I started to notice that when the end of the week crept up and it was about midway through my day, I ran out of energy to accomplish the things I needed to do.

Energy Guy:
What made you start taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Kathryn:
I began college and needed a little extra lift for early morning classes, which most college students can agree to. But I’m also working full time and have a family to spend time with.

Energy Guy:
Before you became a fan of 5-Hour Energy, were there any other energy drinks or products that you used?

Kathryn:
Just about everything on the market!

Energy Guy:
What did you first like about 5-Hour Energy shots?

Kathryn:
It was fast acting, and I was able to focus more on the tasks at hand.

Energy Guy:
Between your personal schedule, your family schedules and everything else that comes with being a working adult, when during the day do you take 5-Hour Energy shots?

Kathryn:
Whenever I need a boost, which is usually before those a.m. classes. After my first shot of 5-Hour Energy I am more alert and focused without the dreaded "crash" I have had from some of the other energy drinks on the market.

Energy Guy:
In what ways have 5-Hour Energy shots improved your life?

Kathryn:
Since using 5-Hour Energy I have that boost to do the daily chores and beyond. What’s even better is that my grades have improved from a B to an A because I’m able to better concentrate when I study. I recommend 5-Hour Energy to my friends when I realize they are running out of steam too. They love not having the crash either. This is, without a doubt, the best product on the market

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After months of online competition, the 5-Hour Energy team is happy to announce the winners of the 5-Hour Energy 100m Dash and 5-Hour Energy Scavenger Hunt contests.

The 5-Hour Energy 100m Dash Flash game put contestants in control of the 5-Hour Energy Guy as he sprinted to the finish line. It seemed easy enough at first, but players soon found out that grabbing a 5-Hour Energy shot for that extra boost and avoiding the sugary alternatives would be the key to record times. It came down to mere tenths of a second that separated the top three finishers with fastest fingers in the nation.

Congratulations to 5-Hour Energy 100m Dash winners!

• First Place – Mahrlo Amposta of San Diego, CA
• Second Place – Bryant Nguyen of El Cajon, CA
• Third Place – Matt Olsen of San Diego, CA

The 5-Hour Energy Scavenger Hunt sent fans on a search for special 5-Hour tokens across the Fan Zone, MySpace profile and Twitter page. When a token was spotted the contestant put the code in the contest form and then submitted their findings to the 5-Hour team. Winners were picked at random from the list of hundreds who found all of the 5-Hour Energy tokens and codes.

Congratulations to the 5-Hour Energy Scavenger Hunt winners!

• First Place – Mark Adams of North Wilkesboro, NC
• Second Place – Eowyn Grecco of Young Harris, GA
• Third Place – Tom Bealer of Levittown, PA

Prizes are always important for a contest and the winners above all got a 5-Hour Energy t-shirt and hat. But better yet, third place winners get a week’s supply of 5-Hour Energy shots, second place contestants are taking home a one-month’s supply of shots, and the crowned champions in first place will have a 5-Hour Energy shot for every single day on the calendar with a one-year supply!

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The team at 5-Hour Energy is now accepting enrollment applications into the newest creative-thinking and hands-on collegiate experience, the 5-Hour Energy “101” College Commercial Contest.

Enrollment into the contest is open to anyone who is at least 18 years-old and is ready to create a an intriguing and imaginative 30-second television spot that communicates 5-Hour Energy core messages and expands consumer awareness of the leading energy shot.

A main focus of the 5-Hour Energy commercial contest is importance of teamwork and pulling together the many experiences and knowledge of the creative collective to create the commercial. The contest may be part of a class project or done by student groups. Entries must be submitted by individuals, classes or groups, and individuals may only be part of one group. The contest’s Creative Brief outlines this in greater detail.

Your team needs to register by Feb. 5, 2010 and entries have to be received no later than Feb. 26, 2010. Finalists will be chosen by March 31. Then fans will have the chance to vote the overall winner.

The first place winners, as judged by the 5-Hour Energy team, its partners and online voters, will receive $5,555.00, 555 bottles of 5-Hour Energy shots and the possibility to have their commercial used as a real television advertisement. 5-Hour Energy will also donate $5,555 to the contest winner’s college/university along with product samples on campus. The second and third place winners will both receive 555 bottles of 5-Hour Energy. Check out the How to Win for more details on contest prizes and winners.

For more information on this collegiate opportunity review the official contest rules and FAQs, also be sure to follow the 5-Hour Energy Guy on Twitter for contest tips and updates.

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The 5-Hour Energy squad has capped one of its biggest contests and giveaway promotions to date. The competition invited readers of Maxim and Men’s Fitness magazines and 5-Hour Energy fans to compete against one another in a variety of online contests that set personal challenges to MAXIMize Your Energy and Release Your Inner Superman.

In both challenges contenders competed in the 5-Hour Energy 100m Dash and Scavenger Hunt for prizes, which included a one-year supply of 5-Hour Energy shots and 5-Hour Energy gear that will given to the top-three finishers.

What most of the rivals are waiting for is the crowning of the true 5-Hour Energy Man who will be our newest Featured Fan. The search for that one who embodies everything that our fans love at 5-Hour Energy was beyond fulfilled with hopeful’s submissions showcasing what makes them the perfect candidate to be added to our A-List and take home one-year supply of their favorite energy booster and swag.

The stack of submissions for the Featured Fan contest is impressive and the lists of competitors in the 100m Dash and Scavenger Hunt are not short by any means. The 5-Hour Energy team is working overtime to pick the one who shall be crowned and finding the top finishers. The contest winners will be announced soon right here on the Blog and by the 5HourEnergyGuy on Twitter.

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The team at 5-Hour Energy is giving a final warning that its summer promotions are drawing to a close, but the chances to win a year’s supply of 5-Hour Energy shots and other swag are abundant.

The contests are still hot and as the days count down to the Oct. 16 closing date the competition to win a year’s supply of 5-Hour Energy shots is getting fierce. This time the contest is all about releasing inner 5-Hour Energy Man and competitors can start by finding out what type of 5-Hour Man they are. From the Life of the Party to the Don Juan/Casanova romantic, you can have fun using the 5-Hour Energy Man profiler to identify which type of 5-Hour Energy man fits you the best and what you can do to reach your full 5-Hour Energy Man potential.

Next, it’s on to the competition for prizes in the 5-Hour Energy Scavenger Hunt and 100m Dash, which award up to a one-year supply of 5-Hour Energy shots and 5-Hour swag and you can take as many tries as you’d like to lock down a lightening-fast 100m time. Chances are someone is ready to try and beat your record sprint, so check back frequently to maintain a prize-winning performance.

The most exciting part of this competition is the call for those fans who feel they can fit the bill for our brand’s iconic 5-Hour Energy Man and want to become the newest face of the popular 2 oz. energy shot, carrying the title of a 5-Hour Featured Fan. Hopefuls have until the Oct. 16 closing date to submit their story of 400 words or less and a photo exhibiting why they are one of 5-Hour Energy’s biggest fans and a true 5-Hour Energy Man. The champion, carefully chosen by the 5-Hour Energy team, will win a one-year supply of 5-Hour Energy shots and be presented their own profile page along side other Featured Fans.

The conclusion of the 5-Hour Energy summer promotions and contests doesn’t mean the fun is over. With the launch of the brand new 5-Hour Energy store, our team is gearing up for a fall and winter season of even more energy boosting events, products launches and fan contests. Keep up-to-date with the team’s anticipated contests and events at right here on the team Blog and follow the 5-Hour Energy Guy on Twitter.

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Staff Sergeant Travis Case impressed the Featured Fan contest judges with his enthusiasm for his duties as a soldier in the United States Army, as a husband and as a father. Since 2007 5-Hour Energy has been keeping our nation’s soldiers alert and focused on the frontlines by donating shots for care packages from Operation Gratitude.

The 5-Hour Energy Guy thought it was only appropriate to follow Patriot Day with a Featured Fan whose sacrifice has benefited us all.


Energy Guy:
Staff Sgt. Case, you continually say that “5-Hour Energy is the only shot that will get you to the mountaintop every time.” How long have you been slamming and sipping 5-Hour Energy shots to scale the mountains and challenges in your life?

Staff Sgt. Case:
I first tried 5-Hour Energy about a year and a half ago and immediately trusted the product and its results.

Energy Guy:
So before a year and a half ago did you use any other energy drinks or products?

Staff Sgt. Case:
I tried and still try all energy shots if I feel they are worthy to measuring up against 5-Hour Energy. I feel they work a little, but fall short of the long-range benefits of the 5-Hour Energy shots.

Energy Guy:
What did you first like about 5-Hour Energy shots?

Staff Sgt. Case:
5-Hour just made me feel as if I could accomplish anything. Whenever I needed to bring my A-game, I also brought my 5-Hour.

Energy Guy:
Of all the 5-Hour Energy shots, which is your favorite?

Staff Sgt. Case:
I buy a 24-pack of Extra Strength once per month. I like orange, lemon-lime, and Extra Strength berry equally well. I see orange selling really well at retail locations such as Sheetz.

Energy Guy:
In what ways have 5-Hour Energy shots improved your life?

Staff Sgt. Case:
5-Hour Energy plays a huge role in my life and helps me stay on the cutting edge at all times. It gives me an enormous edge when I conduct my duties as a soldier, husband and father. My wife knows that it is my favorite amenity and she always surprises me with two-pack. I would love to by stock in it!

Energy Guy:
The team at 5-Hour Energy takes pride in supporting you and your fellow soldiers. We hope that everyone can reach the mountain tops in their lives with a little help of 5-Hour Energy!

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5-Hour Energy is paying tribute to the fire fighters of America and the sacrifice they make each and every day with its “Hardest Working Fire Station in America” contest, which ends on September 30.

You have less than a week to enter, and we know you can respond to this call quickly. To earn your fire station the title of “Hardest Working” we need you to showcase how your crew is one of the best in America in just 250 words or less.

Much like the Firefighter Combat Challenge, which test the physical skills of our nation’s heroes in red trucks, this 5-Hour Energy contest will award the toughest, most-rugged, fire station with 555 bottles of 5-Hour Energy shots to keep them alert and focused during the exhausting calls and long nights.

The winner will be chosen by the 5-Hour Energy team, so in a PG-13 or better manner, tell us about the long nights on call and the exhaustion faced when the alarm rings. More importantly, you also need to present something that sets you apart from all the other municipal and volunteer ladders that are entering.

Again, the contest will be extinguished on September 30, so slide on down to the 5-Hour Energy Fire Station contest page for more details and to submit your entry ASAP. After your entry is in try your skills at all the other 5-Hour contests like the 5-Hour Energy 100m Dash and Scavenger Hunt to win more 5-Hour Energy shots.

Labels: 5-Hour Energy, contests, fire station

With the current 5-Hour Energy campaign asking men to “Release Their Inner Superman” and prove that they can be a 5-Hour Man, our 5-Hour Energy Guy wanted to continue inviting in those female fans who impressed him the most and who proved that the 2 oz. energy shots are in the purses and handbags of women across America.

Last week the Energy Guy met Crystal Romain, a.k.a. Ivonna B. Vicious, who was your typical girl by day and bow-dropping, hair-pulling villain on skates by night – a transformation made possible with 5-Hour Energy shots. But this week he has a woman who uses 5-Hour Energy to balance the hectic schedules of school, work and motherhood.




Energy Guy:
Danelle, what made you start taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Danelle:
My husband started drinking them first and said I should try it when we moved our family from Phoenix, AZ to Little Rock, AR. It was a 20-hour drive, I've been drinking them ever since.

Energy Guy:
We have had fans writing in that they have been drinking 5-Hour Energy since they hit the shelves in 2004. About how long have you been getting that boost from 5-Hour Energy shots?

Danelle:
Not nearly that long, but I've been drinking 5-hour Energy for almost a year.

Energy Guy:
Before you became a fan of 5-Hour Energy, were there any other energy drinks or products that you used?

Danelle:
I've tried Red Bull....and did not like it!

Energy Guy:
What did you first like about 5-Hour Energy shots?

Danelle:
I like the actual boost of energy I got.

Energy Guy:
You’re a mom, who went back to school to become a medical assistant and is working full time. Between your schedule, your kids’ schedules and everything else that comes with being working adult, when during the day do you take 5-Hour Energy shots to give you that boost?

Danelle:
When I was in school it was at lunch time, to keep me moving through second half of the day, but now it’s every morning when everyone else is sipping coffee.

Energy Guy:
In what ways have 5-Hour Energy shots improved your life?

Danelle:
Since I get that boost of energy, I actually have the energy to get up and out with my kids, with more energy I'm also in a better mood. Overall, it helps me be a better mom!

Energy Guy:
Well we couldn’t be happier than to hear that 5-Hour Energy has helped this mom reach her goals and continue to be a great mother.

Labels: 5-Hour Energy, contests, featured fan

It’s been a few weeks since the 5-Hour Energy Guy met up with a winner of the 5-Hour Energy Featured Fan Contest, and it just wouldn’t be right without shining some light on those women that rep 5-Hour the best.

Crystal says that she’s your average girl, working the typical 8-5 Monday through Friday. On the surface she definitely fits the part, but you wouldn’t think that this girl has a dark side. But three nights a week she straps on some fighting gear and becomes Ivanna B. Vicious, a menacing member of the New Hampshire roller derby team Skate Free or Die.



Energy Guy:
Crystal, you’re definitely one of our most unique Featured Fans.
How long have you been taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Crystal:
I have been taking the shots for about four months now.

Energy Guy:
What made you start taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Crystal:
I hated the shaky feeling other energy drinks gave me and really wanted something to boast my energy without side effects.

Energy Guy:
What did you first like about 5-Hour Energy shots?

Crystal:
I felt like I just had extra energy. Plain and simple. No jitters, no crash, no queasy feeling. Just good ol' plain energy.

Energy Guy:
You’re a very active girl, working full-time and then skating three nights a week. You’ve got to be drained of energy by the end of all this. When do you take 5-Hour Energy shots? Early in the morning, mid-day, evening?

Crystal:
I take them at 6 p.m. which is right before roller derby practice. Following a day working the 8-5 as Crystal, I get that needed energy to become Ivanna B. Vicious!

Energy Guy:
Did you try other energy boosting beverages before becoming a faithful 5-Hour fan?

Crystal:
Yes, several and they don't live up to 5-Hour Energy.

Energy Guy:
In what ways have 5-Hour Energy shots improved your life?

Crystal:
I can push myself harder in practice when I probably would be on the sidelines because of a long day at work. It helps me with that extra boost to do five more push-ups or one more lap around the rink.

Energy Guy:
Crystal, we love that 5-Hour helps you to turn into a fearless fighter on skates. Keep your dukes up and your competition down!

Labels: 5-Hour Energy, contests, featured fan

Back in July our team challenged you to MAXIMize your energy at the gym, library and office. Now we are challenging our fans and Men’s Fitness magazine readers to try to become a 5-Hour Man.

This new contest will take you to the 5-Hour Energy’s Men’s Fitness page where you can take on more games and quizzes. The first step in the search is finding out your as a 5-Hour Energy Man. There are a number of types, from the Life of the Party character to Don Juan/Casanova romantic, and the Which 5-Hour Man Are You? profiler will help you find your best fit.

The second phase is proving that a title of 5-Hour Energy Man can be held. The first challenge tests your athletic ability. The 5-Hour Energy 100m Dash puts you in control of the 5-Hour Energy Guy as he sprints to the finish line. Seems simple enough, right? But to break the record times they’re going to need an extra boost without the crash that only 5-Hour Energy shots have. Snatch a 5-Hour energy shot and you’ll be at full-stride, stumble on a sugary canned energy drink and you’ll lag behind the competition.

The second challenge measures the cognitive realm of these wannabe 5-Hour Energy Men. The 5-Hour Energy Scavenger Hunt will take you through the 5-Hour Energy Web site in search of the special tokens and hidden codes. As a contestant you will need a keen eye and strong problem-solving ability to beat this one as tokens are everywhere, including other uncommon places the 5-Hour Energy Guy hangs out like Twitter. Winners will take home up to a year’s supply of 5-Hour Energy shots.

The last step is entering to become the newest 5-Hour Featured Fan. All that’s needed is a photo and story of 400 words or less that showcases why a challenger is one of 5-Hour Energy's biggest fans and what makes you a 5-Hour Energy Man. The chosen one will be added to the 5-Hour Energy A-list of fans, becoming the freshest face of their favorite energy booster, and will be twisting the caps of from 5-Hour Energy shots everyday for a year.

The contest ends on Oct. 16, so you've got time to practice the challenges and become the optimal 5-Hour Energy Man, with your face on the Web site and your closet filled with 5-Hour Energy.

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The 5-Hour Energy Guy sat down this week with another winner of the 5-Hour Energy Featured Fan Contest. Before starting the interview, he relayed his satisfaction with the Q&A that he had with Tony Vasquez last week. Being a fan of competition and upping his output, he has decided to keep it fair and use the same questions for a quick interview with someone who uses 5-Hour to gain that focused cognitive advantage instead of just physical boost.

The second newest member of the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone is a soon-to-be pharmacist who was an avid coffee drinker. Henry Yu was putting down two to three cups of joe every day, but after the java started giving him heart burn and that white smile began to fade, he searched for a new source of liveliness. At first hesitant about 5-Hour Energy, Henry proudly proclaims now that those 2oz crash-free shots got him through the rigors of pharmacy school and are part of his routine when studying for his two licensing exams.


Energy Guy:
Henry, let me extend my congratulations on becoming a 5-Hour Energy featured fan! What made you start taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Henry:
I was a huge coffee drinker. It was cheap and easily accessible. But when I started getting terrible heartburn and noticed my teeth were being stained, I dropped sipping the battery acid and tried out a 5-Hour Energy.

Energy Guy:
How long have you been taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Henry:
I’ve been using them for about two years now, and they’ve gotten me through the most vigorous two years of my schooling.

Energy Guy:
What did you first like about 5-Hour Energy shots?

Henry:
It worked quickly and tasted great.

Energy Guy:
Looking at your daily routine, when do you take 5-Hour Energy shots?

Henry:
I always use them when I’m studying, especially now that I’m devoting so much time to my pharmaceutical exams. But when I need to relieve some stress, basketball is my out and a shot is the perfect boost to my game

Energy Guy:
What other energy boosting beverages have you tried?

Henry:
Red Bull, Monster, coffee…you name it, I tried it.


Energy Guy:
In what ways have 5-Hour Energy shots improved your life?

Henry:
Studying…it’s my life!

Energy Guy:
Well Henry you’re a great example of the versatility of 5-Hour Energy shots and how they are not just for marathon runners or extreme athletes. Thank you for the interview and keep it up.

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The 5-Hour Energy Featured Fan Contest was a huge success and we thought it was only appropriate to shine the spotlight on those who have become the newest members of the 5-Hour Fan Zone. So to get to know more about our Featured Fans, we let the 5-Hour Energy Guy amass some rapid-fire questions and grill these 5-Hour Energy VIPs on why they made it on the A-List.


Tony Vasquez is a father of six and a third-shift production manager from Mesa, Ariz. After trying other energy drinks that didn’t make the cut, this family man cracked open a 5-Hour Energy shot and has been an advocate for the 2-oz energy booster ever since.

Energy Guy:
Congratulations on becoming a 5-Hour Energy featured fan. How long have you been taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Tony:
I've been taking them since about the beginning of September 2008, right after my first knee surgery. They help me to get up and around which helped me feel better. Being more active helped me lose weight.

Energy Guy:
What made you start taking 5-Hour Energy shots?

Tony:
I had seen it all the time at the stores but said “nah.” Then I paid attention to your commercials while sitting at home and took note of how much sugar and other stuff goes into the other drinks, no crash and gave it a try.

Energy Guy:
Had you tried other energy boosting products?

Tony:
Oh yeah all the time, at least one time per day, five times a week for work.

Energy Guy:
What did you first like about 5-Hour Energy shots?

Tony:
Quick picker-upper and ease of consumption compared to the other drinks which gave me that full feeling after drinking them.

Energy Guy:
When do you take 5-Hour Energy shots?

Tony:
I take one before work, about 30 minutes prior, and/or towards the end of my shift to keep up with the kids. Especially on the Saturday mornings we take our quads out.

Energy Guy:
In what ways have 5-Hour Energy shots improved your life?

Tony:
I’m not feeling run down after work and I’m doing more things with the family.

Energy Guy:
Thanks for being a 5-Hour fan, Mr. Vasquez. Keep up the good work.

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5-Hour Energy has joined Maxim Magazine in challenging readers and fans to take the next step to MAXIMizing energy and focus at the office, gym, lecture hall and every where else an extra boost is needed.

Together the Maxim and 5-Hour Energy duo will pit canned energy drinks against the 5-Hour Energy shot in the Energy Drink Showdown. The faceoff lets readers draw their own conclusions as to why 3.2 million people choose 5-Hour Energy shots every week.

The Maxim audience is of the competitive nature, and to keep with the Showdown theme readers can become contenders and battle it out in the newest 5-Hour Energy challenges and win prizes, including 5-Hour Energy swag and even a year’s supply of 5-Hour Energy shots.

The first challenge is the 5-Hour 100m Dash which lets you control the 5-Hour Energy Guy as he sprints to the finish line. Seems simple enough, right? But to break the record times you’re going to need an extra boost without the crash that only 5-Hour Energy shots can give you. Snatch a 5-Hour energy shot and you’ll be at full-stride, stumble on a sugary canned energy drink and you’ll lag behind the competition.

The 5-Hour Scavenger Hunt will take you through the 5-Hour Energy Web site in search of the special 5-Hour Energy Guy token and hidden codes. With the increased focus and spark of vigor from a 5-Hour Energy shot, this game will test how keen you can be. You have to look everywhere, including other places the 5-Hour Energy Guy hangs out like Twitter. Grab your entry form, add in the codes as you find them and a one-year supply of 5-Hour Energy shots could be yours.

The 5-Hour Energy Quiz challenges you to know the difference between a canned energy drink, the 5-Hour Energy shot and a ferret. If you can answer all ten questions correctly, you can enter to win more 5-Hour Energy swag and, of course, free energy shots.

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The team at 5-Hour Energy would like to welcome the newest members of its A-List following Featured Fan Contest!

This inaugural search for the next 5-Hour Energy ambassadors beckoned fans to showcase how they use the 2 oz. energy shot to stay on top their game at the office, gym, lecture hall, book clubs, cross-country drives and anywhere else one might need an extra dose of quick energy. The contest received an overwhelming amount of submissions and the team decided to choose 10 new Featured Fans.

5-Hour Energy would like to welcome the newest Featured Fans:

Tony Vasquez – Mesa, AZ – He is a father of six and a third-shift production manager and after trying other energy drinks that didn’t make the cut, this family man cracked open a 5-Hour Energy shot and has been an advocate ever since.

Kevin Seagroves – Linden, TX – He uses 5-Hour Energy shots to battle through a 72-hour work week in a scorching steel mill and to keep his eyes open during his favorite outdoor pastime, fishing.

Danelle Mackey – Springfield, MO – As a student, this mother used 5-Hour Energy to get through the long studying sessions. Now focused on a career and her kids, she uses 5-Hour Energy shots to be a great mom and focused medical assistant.

Henry Yu – Pleasanton, CA – This soon-to-be pharmacist was an avid coffee drinker, but switched to 5-Hour Energy shots after the java was giving him more than just energy. 5-Hour Energy got him through pharmacy school and now he uses it to study for his two license exams.

Debra Moore – Cleveland, TN – She’s an over-the-road team driver who takes the wheel after the sun sets. When 3 a.m. hits, a 5-Hour Energy shot gives her the focus and boost needed to keep it between the lines and on schedule.

Crystal Romain – Manchester, NH – She works your typical 8-5 job Monday through Friday, but three nights a week this professional laces up her skates and takes on unsuspecting victims in a roller derby. 5-Hour Energy is just what she needed to keep the intensity up at her day job and in evening rumbles.

Steven Skrobe – New York City, NY – As a heavy metal performer in NYC, this rocker throws down a 5-Hour Energy shot to keep the crowd rocking after driving to gigs and unloading equipment.

Travis Case – Roanoke, VA – He is a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army and swears by 5-Hour Energy shots to get you to the finish every time without with the “crash effect” of other energy drinks he has tried. As a protector of American freedom, staying sharp and focused is a necessity and he’s always got a 5-Hour Energy shot to help him.

Chris Filippelli – Palm Beach Gardens, FL – A police officer, health nut and competitive pool player, Chris enjoys 5-Hour Energy because it gives him the ability to push past the mid-day slump and helps him stay alert and focus on the task at hand.

Teresa Collins – Surrey, BC – As a mother of two very energetic boys and working full-time, Teresa needed some extra spark when she was feeling rundown or overwhelmed. She thanks 5-Hour Energy for helping her move from just surviving the days to fully enjoying them.

The winners join a Featured Fan team made up of a NASCAR driver, professional freeskier, outdoor photographer, marathon runner, and web designer, and they took home enough 5-Hour shots to continue doing what they do. With the overwhelming response to this first search for the 5-Hour Energy A-list, the team is sure to have another Featured Fan Contest along side smaller contests for free energy shots in the near future.

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This is it, the final day to get your submissions sent in to become one of 5-Hour Energy’s celebrated fans. We have gotten an astounding number of entries for the Featured Fan Contest those who think they should be one of the faces to represent 5-Hour Energy, but we know that there are plenty more out there. You’re probably one of the procrastinating types who enjoys last-minute deadlines bearing down on them, and we like that. You perform best under extreme pressure and we have been looking forward to these just-in-time entries since the beginning. So send your story of 400 words or less and a picture of you doing whatever it is you do best when sipping or slamming a 5-Hour Energy shot. The winners get a personalized spot in the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone and 72 free energy shots for work, play and everything in between.

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It’s just about a week away from the closing of the search for the 5-Hour Energy A-List and fan submissions have been remarkable. The team at 5-Hour Energy is extremely impressed to see how our fans achieve more everyday with the help of a 5-Hour Energy shot.

The deadline is Friday July 10, so you still have time to send us your story of 400 words or less and a photo of you doing what you do best with a shot of 5-Hour Energy. Our past contest submissions have shown us that believers in 5-Hour Energy don’t fit a single mold. So no matter how it is that 5-Hour helps you perform, put it on paper and attach a snapshot for the chance join the ranks of featured fans of the top energy shot in the nation.

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June 1, 2009

The team at 5-Hour Energy is searching for its top fans. We’re looking for those individuals who have taken on and broken down the barriers of a lethargic and lackluster daily routine with a simple, great-tasting 2 oz. 5-Hour Energy shot. The "Become a Featured Fan" contest invites 5-Hour Energy fans to showcase why they are one of 5-Hour Energy’s biggest fans.

The winners will receive 72 bottles of 5-Hour Energy shots and also be placed on the team’s A-list on the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone where their story and photo will be published alongside veteran Featured Fans like Steve Wallace, Braylon Edwards and Osi Umenyiora for aspiring 5-Hour Energy fanatics to see.

This is your chance to become one of the admired 5-Hour Energy fans. We know you’re creative, we’ve seen it before in previous contests, so tell us in 400 words or less by July 10, 2009 how you use 5-Hour Energy shots and attach a photo of you and 5-Hour Energy in action. We also know that our fans are extremely diversified and so a photo of you cramming a semester’s worth of knowledge the night before the exam is just as important as a fellow fan landing a nollie backside pop-shove-it on the half-pipe.

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The Name the Energy Guy contest is over, and the result shows the fans like things the way they are. No need to plaster any embarrassing names on our logo's name tag, the Energy Guy remains The Energy Guy.

5-Hour Energy hosted a contest on the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone throughout February that asked fans to come up with names for the logo's silhouetted runner. After over 600 names were suggested, the top five nominations were put to a vote. The finalists were Dash, Marathon Mike, Powered Howard, Steve and The Energy Guy.

Just what did our beloved mascot think of the finalists? "It would have been a lot for me to give up my name on a shameless marketing gimmick."

And his take on The Energy Guy winning it all? "Thankfully the good people who use 5-Hour Energy came to my rescue."

Luckily, our mascot has an official name he is happy with. His name and reputation remain intact and we only have you, the fans, to thank for that! Check out the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone for more contests and to keep in touch with our very own, officially named, The Energy Guy.

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Become a 5-Hour Energy MySpace Friend!

After the success of the first 5-Hour Energy MySpace Friends Contest, we here at 5-Hour Energy have decided to hold another one! Already a friend, good news for you! Still haven't become a friend yet? Here's a little incentive. That's right, as long as you're a friend of 5-Hour by the end of this month, you'll be entered to win a free 12 pack of 5-Hour Energy shots.

After becoming a 5-Hour Energy MySpace friend, you'll be in the loop with all of our promotions, news and contests. You'll get access to our MySpace blog, see new 5-Hour videos, and keep up with our newly named mascot, Energy Guy! So you'll get more out of being our MySpace friend than just an entry into this contest, you'll be up to speed about all upcoming contests and more!

Spread the word and help us grow on MySpace, you'll be glad you did! Check out even more 5-Hour goodness at the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone and the 5-Hour Energy YouTube page. Stay connected, be in the know, and win free 5-Hour. What could be better?

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The 5-Hour Energy MySpace contest has concluded and we are happy to announce that after a highly scientific round of pulling a name out of a hat, the lucky winner is Energy 92.7! They have won a gift certificate for a free 12 pack of 5-Hour Energy shots. Our team is excited about the 5-Hour Energy MySpace page, and the chances it has given us to connect and communicate with so many of our fans. We have met pretty much every walk of life from big rig cowboys who use 5-Hour Energy while in the saddle on the long haul to over-analytic graduate students who find the molecular composition of 5-Hour Energy to be a perfect formula for exam preparation, and we're looking forward to hearing from more of you on MySpace, here on the blog, on our YouTube account, and anywhere else.

We know there are even more 5-Hour Energy fans on MySpace that we haven't yet connected with, so send over your friends who would love to know when the next opportunity is to win free 5-Hour Energy.

The 5-Hour Energy MySpace page is a great place to stay connected to your favorite energy shot, but the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone is where fans like you get the latest on 5-Hour contests, promotions, news, fan stories and more. Being a 5-Hour Energy MySpace friend and staying updated at the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone puts you in the pole position for future opportunities to get free 5-Hour Energy.

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Thanks to all of our 5-Hour Energy shot fans, we have collected more than 600 unique name ideas for our Energy Guy. The team at 5-Hour Energy has narrowed down the long and creative list to the top five ideas and now you need to vote for the winner.

The top five name submissions are:

• Dash
• Energy Guy
• Steve
• Marathon Mike
• Powered Howard

This is a big decision to make. Give it some thought. Throw back a 5-Hour Energy shot, lace up your shoes, and become the 5-Hour Energy Guy. You’re always at the top of your game, never exhausted and always focused. What name will the fans be cheering when you cross the finish line?

When you’re ready, go ahead and vote.

After you vote head over to the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone for the latest news, videos, fan photos and stories. Be sure to become a 5-Hour MySpace friend to get the latest updates on future 5-Hour contests to win more 5-Hour Energy shots.

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You've seen the runner from the 5-Hour Energy logo. But do you know his name? No? Well neither do we, and that's a problem.

So we're leaving it up to 5-Hour fans to help us decide what to name him. Since the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone is going to be the home turf for our very own 5-Hour Energy Guy, that's where you need to go to be a part of the Name the Energy Guy Contest. The fan that suggests the best name for the 5-Hour Energy Guy will win free 5-Hour Energy shots. And who doesn't want free 5-Hour Energy? Check out the contest over at the 5-Hour Fan Zone, and use your creative energy for the good of the Energy Guy.

While you're at the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone, don't forget to take a look around and see what else we have going on. Help us out today, and enter to win free 5-Hour Energy while you're at it.

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You may have noticed that the new 5-Hour Energy Web site is in operation and running at full stride, but the Web site is just one location that 5-Hour Energy is invigorating minds and improving performance. The new 5-Hour Energy MySpace page is connecting scholars, fitness gurus, musicians, gamers, working adults and all other walks of life within a popular social community. Since we love to see the world fueled and at peak performance, those who become a MySpace friend of 5-Hour Energy are instantly entered to win a free 12 pack of 5-Hour Energy shots!

We appreciate that our fans want to be kept up to date about the latest 5-Hour Energy products, promotions, events and more, so we created the 5-Hour MySpace page to give us a place to really connect with our large audience, and provide quick shots of 5-Hour Energy updates, news and promotions. For our friends on the 5-Hour MySpace page, efficiency is optimized and the daily pursuit of energy is extinct because they are the first to know about 5-Hour Energy contests and freebies.

The 5-Hour Energy MySpace community is just one addition to the line up of new online opportunities to connect with the 5-Hour smooth energy shot. We’ve introduced the 5-Hour Energy Fan Zone, where fans can share their 5-Hour photos and stories, as well as the “Name the Energy Guy” contest and 5-Hour Energy YouTube channel. There is always something energizing online from 5-Hour Energy.

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Don't miss out on your chance to win free 5-Hour Energy. Check back often for current contests and latest additions to the Fan Zone.

Current Contests

• Is The Workout Challenge Too Tough?
  

• The 5-Hour Energy Workout Challenge
  (End Date March 12, 2010)

Completed Contests

• Time is Almost Up on the 5-Hour Energy Final Exam

• 5-Hour Energy “101” College Commercial Contest Entry Deadline Extended


• It's College Finals Time at 5-Hour Energy


• Enrollment Still Open for 5-Hour Energy® “101” College Commercial Contest


• Impressive Response Sparks Second 5-Hour Energy Featured Fan Contest


• Big Contest, Even Bigger Rewards


• Class is in Session: 5-Hour Energy "101" College Commercial Contest

• Curtain Falls on 5-Hour Energy’s Biggest Contest


• 5-Hour Energy's Hardest Working Fire Station Contest


• Do You Have What It Takes To Be a 5-Hour Man?


• 5-Hour Energy Challenges You to MAXIMize Your Energy


• Submissions to be a 5-Hour Featured Fan Keep Flying In


• 5-Hour Energy MySpace Contest


• Name the Energy Guy: The Final Stretch


• Name The 5-Hour Energy Guy Contest


• You're Already a Fan, Become a MySpace Friend Contest

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