At a glance
The key details in one place: prize, deadline and the main entry requirements.
- Type: Skill-based contest
- Status: Active · ending soon
- Organized by: Penney OpCo LLC / JCPenney
- Open to: Nominators in the 50 U.S. states and District of Columbia
- Starts: September 7, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT
- Ends: September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CDT
- Prizes: 5 Park City teacher retreats, about $4,000 each
- Purchase required: No
How to enter
- Follow @jcpenney on TikTok or Instagram.
- Post a public 30–90 second original nomination video that identifies the teacher, explains your relationship and says why the teacher deserves a Yes Trip.
- Tag @jcpenney and include #JCPYesTrip in the post.
- You may submit multiple unique entries for different eligible teachers; self-nominations are allowed if all requirements are met.
Who can enter
- Nominators must be legal residents of the 50 United States or District of Columbia and be at least 18
- The nominee must be a full-time K–12 educator at an accredited public or private school in the 50 states or D.C. and meet the age and consent requirements
- The nominator must follow @jcpenney on the platform used and keep the social account public through the end of the promotion
- The nomination video must be original, 30–90 seconds, tag @jcpenney and include #JCPYesTrip
What you can win
Prizes: five nominated teachers receive a three-day, two-night group retreat in the Park City, Utah area, expected around October 9–11, 2026. Each prize includes airfare, luxury-resort accommodation, ground transportation, group meals, planned activities and gifts, with an approximate value of $4,000.
How winners are chosen: a JCPenney judging panel evaluates eligible entries on the strength of the story, creativity and originality, overall engagement, and relevance to the Yes Trip theme. This is not a random drawing.
- Five nominated teachers will be selected; the person submitting the nomination does not receive the prize unless they are also the eligible nominee.
- The retreat is scheduled for approximately October 9–11, 2026 in the Park City, Utah area.
- Entries are judged on story strength, creativity/originality, overall engagement and relevance to the Yes Trip theme.
- This is a skill-based contest, not a random drawing.
Official information
Information checked on September 8, 2026. Review the organizer’s official promotion before entering in case any detail changes.
Frequently asked questions
When does the contest end?
Entries close September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Daylight Time.
Who receives the prize?
The prize goes to the nominated teacher, not the nominator, unless the person self-nominates and is otherwise eligible.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes. Self-nominations are permitted if you meet both the nominator and teacher eligibility requirements.