For the veteran
StandA.R.D. Vehicle Rifle Mount
A StandA.R.D. Vehicle Rifle Mount, built to order for their vehicle in Concord, North Carolina. Approximate retail value $1,399.99. Delivery may take 4 to 6 weeks.
VETERANS DAY 2026 · NOMINATION CONTEST
Nominate a
Veteran
Tell us about a veteran who inspires you to do the job right. Colin and the Pl8tek team will pick one to receive a StandA.R.D. Vehicle Rifle Mount, built for their vehicle, and the person who nominated them gets a R.O.E.t8.
Nominations close Nov 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. No purchase necessary.
Read the official rules
How it works
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STEP 01
Find our Nominate a Veteran post on @pl8tek.
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STEP 02
Comment with the name or Instagram handle of a US veteran, and tell us in your own words how they’ve inspired you or why you respect them.
Please don’t share their address, phone number or details of past or current operations.
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STEP 03
Follow @pl8tek. You need to be following when we judge the nominations to win.
You can make up to five nominations, however many Instagram accounts you use. You’ll need a free Instagram account to take part.
The prizes
For the person who nominated them
R.O.E.t8 system
A R.O.E.t8 system, Mid-Drop or Drop, their choice. Approximate retail value up to $119.99. A compatible holster isn’t included.
Who can take part
Nominate
Legal residents of the 50 US states or DC, aged 18 or older.
Win
Living veterans of the US Armed Forces, including the Reserve and National Guard, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable, who are US residents aged 18 or older. Reserve and Guard members who were previously discharged from active duty qualify; people who have never been discharged from active duty don’t. You can’t nominate yourself, and Pl8tek employees and their families can’t take part.
How the winner is chosen
This is a contest, not a random drawing. Colin Buchanan, Pl8tek’s founder and an Army veteran, reads every nomination with the Pl8tek team. Each one is scored on the veteran’s service and commitment (50%), their impact on you or your community (30%), and the clarity and sincerity of the nomination (20%). Likes and follower counts don’t count. They then pick a winner plus two alternates.
The winner verifies their veteran status through ID.me, joins a short video call showing a matching photo ID (the call isn’t recorded), and signs an eligibility affidavit and release. If ID.me doesn’t work for them, a DD-214, VA ID card or state ID with a veteran designation can be used instead.
Key dates
| Date (2026) | What happens |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 4:00 p.m. ET | Nominations open. |
| Nov 18, 11:59 p.m. ET | Nominations close. |
| Nov 20 | Winner contacted by DM from @pl8tek. They have until Nov 23, 11:59 p.m. ET, or 72 hours if that’s later, to reply and verify. |
| Nov 24 | Winner announced on Instagram. |
Watch out for fake accounts
We’ll only ever contact the winner from @pl8tek. We’ll never ask for payment, banking details, passwords or a shipping fee. If another account messages you about this contest, it isn’t us. Please report it.
FAQ
Do I have to buy anything?
No. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
Can I nominate someone who doesn’t use Instagram?
Yes. Use their name instead of tagging a handle. If they win, we may reach them through you.
What if the mount doesn’t fit the winner’s vehicle?
With our approval, the winner can name another eligible veteran to receive it. Otherwise, we may substitute a Pl8tek product of equal or greater value.
Can the prize be swapped for cash?
No.
I’m a police officer or government employee. Can I take part?
Yes, as long as your agency’s gift and ethics rules let you accept a prize. We may ask for written confirmation. Taking part has no effect on any agency’s dealings with Pl8tek.
Who pays for shipping?
We do. Prizes ship to a US address once the winners are verified.
Is the prize taxable?
Yes, prizes count as taxable income. Under current IRS thresholds, we don’t expect to issue a Form 1099 for either prize.
Will my nomination be shared?
By nominating, you let us display your nomination text as part of the contest. We’ll only name the winners, or use a photo or video of them, with their consent.
Questions? Email info@pl8tek.com.
Nominate a Veteran
Nominations close Nov 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. No purchase necessary.
Official rules
Pl8tek "Nominate a Veteran" Veterans Day Nomination Contest — Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. By entering, you release Instagram and Meta from any and all liability.
1. Sponsor
Pl8tek LLC, 4211 Kiser Woods Dr. SW, Concord, North Carolina 28025
2. Contest period
The contest begins at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on November 11, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on November 18, 2026 (the "Contest Period"). Sponsor's clock is the official timekeeper.
3. Eligibility
- Nominators must be legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
- Nominees must meet the same residency and age requirements, and must be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force or Coast Guard), including veterans of the Reserve and National Guard, discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
- Current service members who are not yet veterans are not eligible as nominees.
- Self-nominations are not eligible.
- Employees, officers and directors of Sponsor, its affiliates and agencies, and their immediate family and household members, are not eligible as nominators or nominees.
4. How to enter
During the Contest Period, comment on Sponsor's official contest post on Instagram (@pl8tek) by (a) tagging the Instagram account of, or naming, the veteran you are nominating, and (b) writing a short description of how they’ve inspired you or why you respect them. Limit a maximum of five (5) nominations per nominator. Nominations must not contain content that is offensive, defamatory, or that discloses sensitive personal or operational information about the nominee. Sponsor may disqualify any nomination at its sole discretion. Entering is free; to be eligible to win, nominator must be following Sponsor's account.
5. Judging
On or about November 19, 2026, all eligible nominations will be judged by Colin Buchanan, founder of Pl8tek, together with Sponsor's team.
In case of a tie, the nomination with the highest score for service and commitment wins. The judges will also rank two (2) alternate nominations in order. The judges' decisions are final. The odds of winning depend on the number and quality of eligible nominations received.
6. Prizes
- Grand Prize (1), awarded to the winning nominee: one (1) StandA.R.D. Vehicle Rifle Mount, built to order for the winner's vehicle. Approximate retail value (ARV): $1,399.
- Nominator Prize (1), awarded to the person who submitted the winning nomination: one (1) R.O.E.t8 system. ARV: $105.
Total ARV of all prizes: $1,504. The Grand Prize is built to order; the winner must provide their vehicle make, model and year, and delivery may take 4 to 6 weeks. If Sponsor cannot build the Grand Prize for the winner's vehicle, winner may select a different recipient within the eligibility requirements. The Nominator Prize requires a compatible holster, which is not included. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash. A potential winner may decline a prize by telling Sponsor in writing (a direct message is enough). A declined Grand Prize will not be substituted or paid out in cash; Sponsor will offer it to the next ranked alternate, and the Nominator Prize will go to the person who nominated that alternate. Installation and use of prizes are the winner's responsibility and must comply with all applicable laws and the policies of the winner's agency or employer.
7. Winner notification and verification
Potential winners will be contacted by direct message from Sponsor's official Instagram account (@pl8tek) only, on or about November 20, 2026. Sponsor will never ask for payment, banking details, or passwords. Potential winners must reply and complete verification by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 23, 2026. The potential Grand Prize winner must (a) verify veteran status through ID.me, using a link Sponsor provides; (b) confirm their identity on a short video call with Sponsor, showing a government-issued photo ID whose name matches their ID.me verification (the ID may be partly covered so that only the name and photo show); and (c) if they were nominated by Instagram handle, reply from that same account. If the potential winner cannot use ID.me, Sponsor may accept a DD-214 (Social Security number and other personal details may be redacted), a VA ID card, or a state ID with a veteran designation instead. Sponsor may also confirm that the nominator and nominee are different people. Sponsor will delete copies of verification documents within 30 days after the prizes are delivered. A potential winner who does not respond in time, cannot be verified, declines, or is found ineligible will forfeit the prize, and Sponsor may award the prize to the next ranked alternate.
8. Taxes
Prizes are taxable income. Each winner is responsible for any federal, state and local taxes on the value of their prize. Because each prize is valued under $2,000, Sponsor will not issue a Form 1099-MISC.
9. Publicity
Sponsor will announce the winners on Instagram on or about November 24, 2026. With each winner's consent, Sponsor may use their first name, Instagram handle, and the nomination text in contest-related posts. Any photo or video of a winner will be used only with that winner's separate written consent. Winners may ask that only their first name be used.
10. General conditions
By entering, participants agree to these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and judges. Sponsor may cancel, modify or suspend the contest if fraud, technical failure or any other factor beyond its control impairs the integrity of the contest. Sponsor is not responsible for nominations that are lost, late, hidden by Instagram's filters, or incomplete.
11. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, by participating, nominators and nominees release Sponsor and Instagram/Meta from any liability, claims or damages arising from participation in the contest or the receipt, installation or use of any prize.
12. Privacy
Personal information collected from winners will be used only to verify eligibility, deliver prizes and administer the contest, and will not be sold or shared for marketing purposes.
13. Governing law
This contest is governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina.
14. Winners list
For the names of the winners, send a request to info@pl8tek.com by December 31, 2026.
No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 US states and DC aged 18 or older. Void where prohibited. Sponsored by Pl8tek LLC, 4211 Kiser Woods Dr. SW, Concord, North Carolina 28025. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc.