We are excited to announce the five finalists competing for free rent for a year plus $10,000 in the 5th annual Apartments.com Roommate of the Year contest. Help us chose the next Roommate of the Year! We are asking you to weigh in on who will be crowned the grand prize winner by casting your vote—now through July 7—for your favorite roomie in this national video competition. You can vote once every 24 hours at www.roommateoftheyear.com. The remaining four lovable roomies will take home runner-up prizes of $500 each.
Meet our Finalists:
Aldo Pineda is no felon, but he is wanted in three states for being too awesome. Aldo displays his cool by training dogs, rescuing troubled friends, being the ultimate motivator and making one great cup of Joe. Vote for Awesome. Vote for Aldo. Submitted by Aldo Pineda of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Giovanna Pietri flips through a slideshow of handmade drawings to show us why having her as a roommate gets you more than you would ever expect! Jump into her drawings and experience life: being baked delicious pies, meeting your prince charming and even help with a mysterious situation. Give her a view and a vote for her roommate creativity today! Submitted by Giovanna Pietri of Kissimmee, Florida.
Justin Yapp is searching for the perfect roommate. After an online listing brings in numerous potential roommates knocking at his door, the perfect roommate walks right in and sings a stellar tune to show why he’s the right pick. Is it all a dream? Is Justin actually his own all-star roomie? Watch to find out and vote for Justin! Submitted by Justin Yapp of Madison, Wisconsin.
Ali Ijaz wears a suit like no other roommate in the world! No, he isn’t a debonair secret agent or well-dressed corporate executive, yet he belts out a jingle in style to show how he cooks scrambled eggs, cleans up messes, and takes care of all pets, even miniature-sized goats. A vote for Ali is a vote for stylish roommates everywhere. Submitted by Ali Ijaz of San Marcos, Texas.
Think being a lovable compulsive roommate of the year is a breeze? For Sharod, it is, until you run into dried nacho cheese. This fictional crime-like video features a secret package and shadowy household chores. Get the secret mission done and vote for Sharod! Submitted by Sharod Bell of McDonough, Georgia.
Remember, if the grand prize winner lives at your apartment community, you could also win $1,000 if you entered our promotion.
