GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.– Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) announced it has doubled the grand prize in its sixth annual "Home Makeover Giveaway" to $50,000.
LMCU has dropped as its spokesperson Carter Oosterhouse, the former star of several HGTV home improvement shows, after he was accused of sexual harassment by a former makeup artist in 2017.
The new sweepstakes, which launched March 1 and will run through May 21, offers $50,000 to a single recipient whose name is drawn from the entrants in late May. Last year's giveaway generated a record 448,654 entries and was won by Roger Morse of Alto, Mich., LMCU said.
"The big difference for 2018 is the increased prize amount, doubling to $50,000. Some lucky winner is going to be able to make some amazing home improvements," said LMCU Senior Vice President Don Bratt in a statement. "This is a fun event that our team always enjoys promoting, and our members and prospects love the excitement it offers."
This year's giveaway can be entered online at lmcu.org, most LMCU ATMs and at any branch location. Entrants can also increase their odds when friends enter the giveaway through a like on LMCU's FaceBook page, according to an LMCU news release.
The $50,000 Home Makeover Giveaway is open to the public. Entrants need not be LMCU members.