
- by Dianna Lopez
Show Off Your Aviation Passion – Enter the PlaneTags Back to School Contest!
- by Dianna Lopez
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As the new school year takes off, we’re excited to announce a fun and creative way for young aviation enthusiasts to showcase their love for flight! Whether you’re just starting your journey in aviation or have been soaring high for years, our PlaneTags Back to School Contest is the perfect opportunity to express your passion and win an exclusive Mystery PlaneTag.

We’re calling on all students in the U.S. aged 13 to 18 to show us how you celebrate aviation with your PlaneTags. Do you have a special way of displaying your collection? Maybe you’ve personalized a tag that means the world to you? We want to see your creativity, enthusiasm, and love for aviation in action!
1. Follow @PlaneTags on Instagram.
2. Post a photo or video showing how you display your PlaneTags and your passion for aviation.
3. Use our contest hashtag #planetagsbacktoschool and also tag @PlaneTags in your post.
4. Don’t forget to mention your grade level in the caption and make sure your post is public so we can see it.
It’s that simple! Make sure to get your entry in by August 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.

The winner of our Back to School Contest will receive a Mystery PlaneTag. It’s a unique piece of aviation history, and it could be yours! Plus, your entry will be featured on our social media platforms for the entire PlaneTags community to see.
Not only is this a chance to win a one-of-a-kind prize, but it’s also a way to connect with other young aviation fans and share your unique perspective. PlaneTags aren’t just pieces of aircraft; they’re stories, memories, and passions captured in time. We can’t wait to see how you bring those stories to life.
By entering, you’re not just competing for a prize – you’re joining a community of aviation enthusiasts who share your passion. So, get creative, have fun, and let your love for aviation take flight with PlaneTags!
Ready to enter? Grab your PlaneTags, snap a photo, and show us how you celebrate aviation. We’ll be resharing our favorite entries, so be sure to follow along on our social media pages for inspiration and updates.
Stay connected with us on Instagram @PlaneTags, where we’ll be posting updates, resharing entries, and announcing the winner of the contest. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

No Purchase Necessary: No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest.
Eligibility: The contest is open to students in the United States who are between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. Participants under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian permission to enter. Employees of PlaneTags, their immediate family members, and those living in the same household are not eligible to participate.
How to Enter:
Entry Period: The contest begins on August 21, 2024 and ends on August 28, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST. All entries must be submitted by this deadline to be considered.
Winner Selection: The winner will be selected by Dave Hall, the founder of PlaneTags, based on creativity, originality, and demonstration of passion for aviation. The winner will be announced on PlaneTags' social media platforms on August 29, 2024.
Prize: The winner will receive a Mystery PlaneTag. The prize will be mailed to the winner at no cost.
Announcement of Winner: The winner will be announced on PlaneTags' social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. By entering the contest, participants agree to have their name and entry shared on these platforms.
Parental Permission: Participants under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian permission to enter the contest. By entering, participants affirm that they have obtained this permission and will complete a release form if they win.
Content Sharing: By entering the contest, participants grant PlaneTags permission to share their entries, including photos and videos, on PlaneTags' social media platforms, website, and other promotional materials.
Privacy: Personal information collected during the contest will be used solely for the purpose of administering the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
General Conditions: PlaneTags reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. By entering, participants agree to abide by these rules and the decisions of PlaneTags, which are final and binding in all matters related to this contest.
Contact: For any questions or concerns regarding the contest, please contact PlaneTags at info@motoart.com ATTN: Back to school contest.
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