Denny's A Grand Slam Thank You Contest: Win a Catered Celebration for 50 Guests [30 Winners]

Imagine honoring someone who makes your community a better place with a delicious Denny's catered celebration shared with up to 50 guests! The A Grand Slam Thank You contest gives 30 deserving community heroes the opportunity to enjoy a special gathering valued at $600 each. Whether you're recognizing someone else's inspiring work or celebrating your own commitment to helping others, this is your chance to turn appreciation into a memorable occasion. Nominate a community hero today!

Limit

• Limit one entry per person during the Contest Entry Period.
• Entrants and nominees must be at least 18 years old.
• Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., excluding Rhode Island, who reside within a 20-mile radius of a participating Denny's restaurant.
• Limit one prize per person.
• Employees and other excluded individuals associated with the sponsor, administrator, and their immediate families or households are ineligible.

How to Enter - A Grand Slam Thank You

Free Online Entry:

• Visit https://www.dennysheroes.com/.
• Download the Nominee Consent form and have the nominee complete and sign it before registering.
• Complete the registration form with your first name, last name, email address, city, state, and telephone number, plus the nominee's first name, last name, and email address.
• Nominate yourself or another eligible individual with their permission.
• Answer three questions about the nominee's community contributions:
  • Describe how you or your nominee makes a difference, who benefits, and what inspired the involvement (maximum 500 words).
  • Share a specific example of the impact the nominee's efforts have had on the community (maximum 500 words).
  • Explain what makes the nominee's approach unique and why they deserve recognition as a Denny's Hero (maximum 300 words).

1. Submit the completed registration and original responses through the contest website.

Submission Requirements: Responses must be truthful, accurate, original, created without professional assistance, and must comply with the official content restrictions. Registration is free, and no purchase or payment is required.

Random Drawing

Judged Contest: Winners are selected based on merit rather than a random drawing. After the entry period, qualified judges will select the 30 highest-ranked eligible submissions using these criteria:

• Community Impact: 40%.
• Commitment & Dedication: 25%.
• Compelling & Inspirational Story: 25%.
• Connection to Community: 10%.

On or about 11/09/2026, entrants associated with potentially winning submissions will be notified by email and/or telephone. They must respond within 48 hours and provide the information needed to contact and verify their nominees. Nominees must complete the required eligibility and prize-verification process before being confirmed as winners.

Prizes - A Grand Slam Thank You

Grand Prizes - Denny's Catered Celebrations:

• Number of winners: 30.
• Each winner receives a Denny's catered celebration for up to 50 guests.
• Winners receive available menu and date options after verification.
• Celebrations must be redeemed and used by 12/28/2026 on a date approved by the sponsor and participating restaurant.
• Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day are excluded.
• Delivery of the catering order is included, but setup, serving staff, decorations, equipment rentals, service charges, and gratuities are not included.
• Individual Grand Prize ARV: $600 USD.

Total ARV of All Prizes: $18,000 USD.