Thorntons, Scotsman Launch 'Livin' the Nug Life' Contest

VERNON HILLS, Ill. – Thorntons Inc. is partnering with Scotsman Ice Systems to give away a Brilliance nugget ice machine to one lucky customer through the "Livin' the Nug Life" contest.

From now through Sept. 2, consumers can enter to win at www.lovethenug.com. There is a limit of one entry per person and/or one e-mail address per day. The winner will be randomly chosen and announced on the Luv the Nug website on or around Oct. 1. Contest updates will be available at the Love the Nug Facebook page.

"We are overwhelmed by the continuous support of nugget ice on social media and through Nug Truck events," said Scotsman's Director of Marketing Jeff Biel. "This contest is a way to show our gratitude and appreciation for all those in support of nugget ice. We look forward to announcing the winner in October."

Louisville, Ky.-based Thorntons Inc. operates more than 170 convenience stores and gas stations, car washes and travel plazas in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Florida.

Scotsman Ice Systems is one of the world's largest manufacturers of ice systems, and offers more than 300 models of ice machines, storage bins, and ice and water dispensers.