A contest sponsored by Pepsi is asking for votes on projects that can help stimulate the economy and make life better in Gulf states hit.... A contest sponsored by Pepsi is asking for votes on projects that can help stimulate the economy and make life better in Gulf states hit hard by the recent BP oil spill. (Spill is not the right word, is it?) Projects include helping honeybees, growing community gardens and buying recycling bins. Pepsi is giving away $1.3 million. Vote for your favorite Do Good for the Gulf project