The Boulders Resort, in Scottsdale, AZ is again inviting the public to name some of its most distinguished residents: the striking cactus that stand proudly in the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape.  “Gladtameetchoo,”“Mr. Grumps,” “Double Barrel Darrel,” Captain Cact-Eye” are just some of the creative monikers gleaned from the “Name our Cactus” contest over the last two years.    Visit www.theboulders.com/cactus/past_winners.cfm for a full list of the winners from the past two years.  Now it’s time to name some of our proud parched cactus friends for the third annual “Name the Cactus” contest. Let us know who you’re reminded of when you take a look the pictures posted at www.theboulders.com/cactus – whether it’s a famous person, an animal, a family member or maybe even a frenemy (they are quite prickly).  You could win a fabulous vacation getaway and meet your nicknamed cactus, well, face-to-face.

“The summer Name the Cactus contest has become a much-anticipated annual event at The Boulders.  We’re so proud of our centuries-old, majestic cactus, that it just seems appropriate to give them names.  After all, they are part of The Boulders family,” said Managing Director Michael Hoffmann. To enter the contest, visit The Boulders website at www.theboulders.com/cactus and submit the most creative monikers for the six distinctive cacti pictured on the website.  Judges will pick six winners who will receive amazing vacation getaways to this world-renowned Boulders Resort including transportation vouchers, accommodations, dining, golf and more.  The winning names will be chosen on creativity and originality. The contest runs from March 29-June 1, 2010.  The “Name The Cactus” contest is sponsored by AAA Arizona and the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.