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Optimum Announces the Winners of its 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest

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January 19, 2024

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Optimum’s annual essay contest recognizes and celebrates the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans across the country.

“This year’s long-running Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest saw the largest number of student submissions since the contest was first launched over 10 years ago,” said Lisa Gonzalez Anselmo, Chief Diversity Officer at Optimum. “We are thrilled to see such great excitement around the contest and the students’ passion to spotlighting the contributions that the Hispanic American community makes to our everyday lives. We look forward to celebrating with the winners during our recognition events in the coming weeks and to continue supporting and uplifting all the communities we serve.”

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Optimum Announces the Winners of its 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest

By Chris Boyle Published: January 16 2024

Optimum’s annual essay contest recognizes and celebrates the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans across the country.

(L to R): North Babylon High School Principal Dr. Jonathan Klomp, Optimum’s Jay Keel, Optimum’s Samantha Pardal-Jerez, HHM Runner-Up Muskan Malik, School Counselor Kristin Loeffler, NY State Senator Monica Martinez, Director of Guidance Stephen Dombo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Graham.

Optimum, together with co-sponsor TelevisaUnivision, is proud to announce the 2023 winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15, Optimum invited students across the company’s 21-state footprint to share in 500 words or less a person, group of people, or cultural experience (TV show, movie, music, app, event) that has helped them connect to Hispanic culture and what it means to them.

The student essay contest ran from Friday, September 15 to Tuesday, October 31 and boasted a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of $3,000. This year’s winners are:

• Nydia C. from International High School in Paterson, NJ
• Ginelle M. from St. Ignatius School in The Bronx, NY
• Citlally D. from North Henderson High School in Hendersonville, NC
• Rachel Z. from A&M Consolidated Middle School in College Station, TX

Honorable Mention prizes have also been awarded to a dozen finalists in both the high school and middle school categories. To view the full list of finalists, visit  www.Optimum.com/hhm .

“This year’s long-running Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest saw the largest number of student submissions since the contest was first launched over 10 years ago,” said Lisa Gonzalez Anselmo, Chief Diversity Officer at Optimum. “We are thrilled to see such great excitement around the contest and the students’ passion to spotlighting the contributions that the Hispanic American community makes to our everyday lives. We look forward to celebrating with the winners during our recognition events in the coming weeks and to continue supporting and uplifting all the communities we serve.”

Optimum is committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Click  here  to learn more.

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Optimum Announces the Winners of its 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest

Optimum, together with co-sponsor TelevisaUnivision, is proud to announce the 2023 winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15, Optimum invited students across the company’s 21-state footprint to share in 500 words or less a person, group of people, or cultural experience (TV show, movie, music, app, event) that has helped them connect to Hispanic culture and what it means to them.

The student essay contest ran from Friday, September 15 to Tuesday, October 31 and boasted a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of $3,000. This year’s winners are:

• Nydia C. from International High School in Paterson, NJ
• Ginelle M. from St. Ignatius School in The Bronx, NY
• Citlally D. from North Henderson High School in Hendersonville, NC
• Rachel Z. from A&M Consolidated Middle School in College Station, TX

Honorable Mention prizes have also been awarded to a dozen finalists in both the high school and middle school categories. To view the full list of finalists, visit  www.Optimum.com/hhm .

(L to R): Optimum’s Samantha Pardal-Jerez, HHM Runner-Up Cameron Bica, New York State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, Town of Oyster Bay Councilwoman Vicki Walsh.

(L to R): West Hempstead Secondary School’s Molly Gegerson, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Lilian Ortiz, HHM Runner-Up Henry Ortiz, West Hempstead Secondary School’s Daisy Weinstein, Optimum’s Frank Alleva, Optimum’s Jay Keel, Principal Joseph Pumo.

“This year’s long-running Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest saw the largest number of student submissions since the contest was first launched over 10 years ago,” said Lisa Gonzalez Anselmo, Chief Diversity Officer at Optimum. “We are thrilled to see such great excitement around the contest and the students’ passion to spotlighting the contributions that the Hispanic American community makes to our everyday lives. We look forward to celebrating with the winners during our recognition events in the coming weeks and to continue supporting and uplifting all the communities we serve.”

Optimum is committed to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Click  here  to learn more.

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Winners of optimum hispanic heritage month essay contest announced.

Posted on 22 December 2022.

SOUTH AMBOY – (L-R) Board Member Joan Conway, Councilwoman Zusette Dato, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, Mayor Fred A. Henry, Nicole Vancil, Board of Education President Lynn Kasics, Jazmine Antonucci, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frederick D. Williams, Optimum’s Sr. Director of Government Affairs Marilyn D. Davis) *Photo Submitted

South Amboy Middle High School Student Among the Winners

Press Release SOUTH AMBOY – Optimum, together with co-sponsor TelevisaUnivision, is proud to announce the 2022 winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. Among the winners was Jazmine Antonucci, a 12th grade student from South Amboy Middle High School, South Amboy, NJ.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15, Optimum invited students across the company’s 21-state footprint to share in 500 words or less a person or group of Hispanic heritage who have kept their community connected to one another, to their culture or to those outside their community.

The student essay contest ran from September 15 to October 31 and boasted a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of $3,000. Prizes have also been awarded to a dozen finalists in both the high school and middle school categories. To view the full list of finalists, visit www.Optimum.com/hhm.

Additionally, for the first time, Optimum and TelevisaUnivision recognized the educators who encouraged their students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by submitting an essay. Special gifts were awarded to educators who sponsored the highest number of essay submissions from their students.

On Thursday, December 15, Optimum will host a live virtual celebration event to recognize all winners and runners-up and to continue celebrating the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans across the country.

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Optimum and Univision Foundation invite middle and high school students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we are asking students to think about how they stay connected with their communities. Opportunities to connect culturally with others occur each day, whether through media and entertainment, experiences, or relationships with people in your community.

In 500 words or less, choose a person, group of people, or cultural experience (TV show, movie, music, app, event) that has helped you to connect to Hispanic culture and what that means to you.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be a student in grades 6-12 who attends a school in the Optimum service footprint.
• You do not have to be Hispanic to apply.
• Your essay must be in English.
• All essay submissions must be received by 11:59 pm EST on October 31, 2023.
• Children and household members of Altice USA employees are not eligible to apply.

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Optimum y Univision Foundation invitan a estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria a celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a special time to celebrate and honor the rich diversity and contributions of Latino communities in the United States. It is an opportunity to recognize and highlight the stories, traditions, and achievements of Hispanics, and how these contributions have enriched American society. Through this initiative, Optimum and Univision Foundation seek to foster young people's connection with Hispanic culture and promote greater understanding and appreciation for diversity. They recognize that cultural connection can happen in many different ways, whether through the music we listen to, the TV shows and movies we watch, the apps we use, or the events we participate in.

By participating in this essay contest, students have the opportunity to reflect on how they have experienced and connected with Hispanic culture, and how this has influenced their identity and perspective. They can share how a Spanish-language TV show has allowed them to learn more about their roots and traditions, how Latin music has inspired them, or how an app has helped them stay connected with their community.

It is important to note that you do not have to be Hispanic to participate. This contest is open to all middle and high school students who attend a school in the Optimum service footprint. Diversity is a core value, and students from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to share their experiences and reflections.

The deadline for essay submissions is October 31, 2023, at 11:59 pm EST. Students should write their essays in English.

For more information and rules: Enter Optimum’s Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest | Win Great Prizes!

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Optimum and co-sponsor TelevisaUnivision are proud to announce the 2022 winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15, Optimum invited students across the company’s 21-state footprint to share in 500 words or less a person or group of Hispanic heritage who have kept their community connected to one another, to their culture or those outside their community.

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The student essay contest ran from September 15 to October 31 and boasted a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of $3,000. Prizes have also been awarded to a dozen finalists in both the high school and middle school categories.

Additionally, for the first time, Optimum and TelevisaUnivision recognized the educators who encouraged their students to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by submitting an essay. Special gifts were awarded to educators who sponsored the highest number of essay submissions from their students.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest WInners

Optimum, together with co-sponsor TelevisaUnivision, announced the 2023 winners of its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated each year from September 15 – October 15, Optimum invited students across the company’s 21-state footprint to share in 500 words or less a person, group of people, or cultural experience (TV show, movie, music, app, event) that has helped them connect to Hispanic culture and what it means to them.

The student essay contest ran from Friday, September 15 to Tuesday, October 31 and boasted a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of $3,000. This year’s winners are:

• Nydia C. from International High School in Paterson, NJ

• Ginelle M. from St. Ignatius School in The Bronx, NY

• Citlally D. from North Henderson High School in Hendersonville, NC

• Rachel Z. from A&M Consolidated Middle School in College Station, TX

Honorable Mention prizes have also been awarded to a dozen finalists in both the high school and middle school categories. To view the full list of finalists, visit www.Optimum.com/hhm.

“This year’s long-running Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest saw the largest number of student submissions since the contest was first launched over 10 years ago,” said Lisa Gonzalez Anselmo, Chief Diversity Officer at Optimum. “We are thrilled to see such great excitement around the contest and the students’ passion to spotlighting the contributions that the Hispanic American community makes to our everyday lives. We look forward to celebrating with the winners during our recognition events in the coming weeks and to continue supporting and uplifting all the communities we serve.”

Optimum stated it is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

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Enter the Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest by 10/31/2023

The 16th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest is underway, DEADLINE OCT 31st-  Grades 6-12 are eligible to apply for the Optimum/Televisa Univision Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. Students can have a chance to obtain a $3,000 scholarship and Apple IPad devices. 

For additional questions, contact  Chris Bresnan,  Senior Director of Altice USA, Government Affairs, [email protected]

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