For the third year in a row, the Wahl “Benevolent Beards” contest is looking to crown a bearded charity supporter as the grand prize winner with $20,000 for himself and up to $5,000 for the charity of his choice.
The winner also will be named “Wahl Man of the Year.”
“There is no shortage of people who donate their time and energy to helping others, and the Benevolent Beards contest provides an excellent platform to discover and honor those individuals,” said Steven Yde, Wahl’s vice president of North America consumer at Wahl. “As a family-oriented company dedicated to community service, Wahl is excited to reward men who mirror our commitment in their own communities.”
From now until June 30, 2024, men with beards can submit a video of themselves either explaining or demonstrating how they support a 501(c)(3) charity on the contest entry page at https://bit.ly/BenevolentBeards. Following the entry period, five finalists will each win $500 for themselves, $500 for their charity and a new Wahl Pro Series High Visibility Trimmer. In August, the public votes help determine which finalist wins the grand prize and a visit from Wahl’s Mobile Barbershop to do a charity fundraising grooming event. At the event, barbers will offer free beard trims, and for every trim, Wahl will donate $100 to the charity, up to $5,000.
Last year’s winner was Dr. Christopher McNeil from Kansas City, MO. McNeil’s selected charity, the Kansas City Public School Foundation, supports educational initiatives and impact programs like his ‘Books and Barbers’ program, which provides haircuts, books and mentorship to elementary school students.
