After entering for 20 years, Indiana woman wins largest HGTV Dream Home Giveaway in history

Kellie Hwang
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After entering for 20 years, Indiana woman wins largest HGTV Dream Home Giveaway in history

Beverly Fulkerson never thought she would win.

But the former preschool teacher from Osgood, Indiana, is now the owner of a remodeled and fully furnished home in Whitefish, Montana as part of HGTV's 2019 Dream Home Giveaway. Fulkerson has entered the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway contests almost daily since 1998, according to a press release.

Fulkerson beat out 135 million other entries. The prize package, valued at $2.3 million, also includes a 2019 Honda Pilot Elite and $250,000.

Fulkerson found out about the news while meeting with her family in Cincinnati under the guise that her daughter had won an award.

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The reveal, filmed by HGTV, shows designer and host Tiffany Brooks walking out to Fulkerson and introducing herself. Fulkerson looks confused. Brooks takes Fulkerson's hand and shares the happy news. Fulkerson's eyes and mouth widen as she brings her hand to her mouth. Tears start to form, and a confetti cannon shoots off.

HGTV host Tiffany Brooks suprises Beverly Fulkerson of Osgood, IN. that she is the grand-prize winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2019 located in Whitefish, Montana.
HGTV host Tiffany Brooks suprises Beverly Fulkerson of Osgood, IN. that she is the grand-prize winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2019 located in Whitefish, Montana.

"You're kidding!" Fulkerson exclaims. "Oh my goodness!"

"This is the largest prize package in HGTV history," Brooks says.

The 3,560-square foot house was designed by HGTV's Brian Patrick Flynn, described as "mountain modern" located on the edge of Glacier National Park.

The floor-to-ceiling accordion windows offer views of the Rocky Mountains and Whitefish Lake. It features three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, massive master closet, a hot tub, chef's kitchen, lodge room, multiple guest rooms, fireplace and upper deck.

HGTV host Tiffany Brooks suprises Beverly Fulkerson of Osgood, IN. that she is the grand-prize winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2019 located in Whitefish, Montana.
HGTV host Tiffany Brooks suprises Beverly Fulkerson of Osgood, IN. that she is the grand-prize winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2019 located in Whitefish, Montana.

The press release says that Fulkerson and her husband will be able to see the house for the first time in the coming weeks.

Watch the full surprise ambush on HGTV's "HGTV Dream Home 2019 Giveaway Special," airing 1 p.m. EST on May 24.

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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: After entering for 20 years, Indiana woman wins largest HGTV Dream Home Giveaway in history