eBillme Shopping Confessions Contest going on

New judges were chosen for the contest that was re-launched this year by eBillme, the only alternative payment option that leverages online banking for eCommerce checkout. The eBillme Shopping Confessions Contest was initiated as an opportunity for consumers to reveal purchases they have kept hidden from friends, family, and loved ones.

Thus the judging panel of this year’s contest apart from Marwan Forzley, President and CEO of eBillme will include iJustine, new media star, connoisseur of all things Internet, and one of the first "lifecasters;" Gary Vaynerchuk, Host of Wine Library TV.com; Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, "Apprentice" winner, and currently the host of "We Mean Business" on A&E Network; and Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs.

Submissions are to be judged on such criteria as creativity, originality, and entertainment. This week a new contest Web site was also introduced to allow message boards and forums for consumers to discuss submissions. It gives participants even more opportunities to enter. Now in addition to video and written submissions customers can post their photos. eBillme will be accepting single photos along with a caption or a slideshow of photos

A $1,000 video winner and $500 written or photo winner is being selected each month by eBillme judging board and all the contestants are eligible for the $15,000 grand prize. Sicne the contest re-launch eBillme has already chosen and awarded a total of 15 winners.

The contest closes on the last day of each calendar month, at 12 midnight EST, for contestants to be considered for that month's prize. The final contest deadline is Dec. 26. Winners will be contacted and announced the following month. All residents of the U.S. and Canada are eligible for the participation in the contest.