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Hot Air Balloon Free Flight Contest

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Is soaring in the clouds in a hot air balloon on your bucket list? NWEC is going to make that happen for two lucky members! Complete the entry form below for a chance to win a FREE flight for you and a guest in one of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives hot air balloons on August 1st.

Before submitting your entry, please read the terms and conditions below as some restrictions apply.

Only ONE entry per member will be accepted.

Contest ends at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025. Winners will be notified and announced beginning on July 21st.

Our balloons will also be participating in the United Way of Defiance County Hot Air Balloon Festival on Saturday, Aug. 2nd at the Defiance County Airport. Load up the whole family and come enjoy all the activities.

You could win a FREE flight in a hot air balloon!

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NWEC Member Information

Entrant MUST BE a current North Western Electric Cooperative member, NOT the spouse, and be at least 18 years of age.

NWEC Contest Terms and Conditions
  • Entrant must be a current North Western Electric Cooperative member (not the spouse) and be at least 18 years of age.
  • Height and weight restrictions apply. Riders will be required to climb in and out of a tall basket, to stand during the entire flight, and to crawl out of the basket at the end of the flight, so please consider any health or physical limitations before entering the contest.
  • The NWEC member must be a passenger on the winning flight. The winner may choose one person to accompany them on their flight but that person must also agree to the terms and conditions as stated here.
  • Previous balloon ride winners are not eligible.
  • Maximum of one entry per person will be accepted.
  • Balloon rides are not guaranteed and will be flown weather permitting.
  • Winners must be available during the evening of Friday, August 1. Launch location and exact time of flight will be determined by NWEC. The length of the flight and the ability to launch will be determined by the balloon pilot.
  • Winners will be contacted using the information provided.
  • Winners grant NWEC permission to use their name, location, and photographic images for promotional purposes.
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    • CO-OP INFO
      • ABOUT US
        • Recent News
        • Our History
        • Location & Hours
        • Capital Credits
        • Cooperative Documents
        • Ohio Cooperative Living
        • Cooperative Principles
        • Our Affiliations
        • Employment Opportunities
      • COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP
        • What's the Value?
      • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
        • 2025 Annual Meeting of Members
        • Meet Your Board
        • Voice Your Opinion
      • NW OHIO PROPANE
        • Your Local Propane Partner
    • SAVE ENERGY & MONEY
      • ENERGY EFFICIENCY TOOLS
        • Energy Efficiency
        • Rebates
        • Residential Energy Audits
        • Load Management
        • Kill-A-Watt Usage Monitor
    • SERVICE
      • MANAGE YOUR SERVICE
        • Starting Service / New Member-Owner Application
        • Stopping Service
        • Payment Options
        • Rates & Charges
        • Disconnection for Non-Payment
        • Call 811
        • Understanding Demand
        • Retail Energy Choice Explained
        • SmartHub App
          • SmartHub Website Update
      • UTILITY PROJECTS
        • Tree Trimming
        • Line Maintenance
        • Line Rebuild
      • OUTAGES
        • Outage Reporting
        • Be Prepared for Storms
        • Generator Safety
      • PRODUCTS & OTHER SERVICES
        • Area Lighting
        • Outdoor Wiring
      • RENEWABLE ENERGY / DISTRIBUTED GENERATION (DG)
        • OurSolar
        • Adding Renewable Energy to Your Home
    • PROGRAMS & EDUCATION
      • JUST FOR KIDS
        • Youth Tour
        • Scholarship Programs
        • Apogee Kids' Page
      • EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS
        • Learn and Have Fun!
      • SAFETY
        • Harvest Safety - Look UP and Be SAFE
        • Upgrading Electrical Systems
    • COMMUNITY
      • America's Electric Cooperatives - PAC
      • Co-op Connections Card
      • FREE Public Hotspot
      • Operation Round Up
      • Events
        • Hot Air Balloon
          • Hot Air Balloon Free Flight Contest
          • UW of Defiance Co. Hot Air Balloon Festival
          • Hickory Acres Campground Balloon Flights