MIAMI, July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
-Cruise Line Recognizes 100 Exceptional Educators Across
U.S. and Canada-
- Awards Ceremony Streams Live on Aug. 19, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m.
PT at www.NCLGivingJoyLivestreamEvent.com -
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise
travel with a 54-year history of breaking boundaries, today
announced the 100 winners of its "Norwegian's Giving
JoyTM" contest which recognizes extraordinary teachers
across North America who bring joy
to the classroom.
The 100 educators won a seven-night cruise for two and have the
flexibility to select a sailing through summer 2023 on voyages
embarking from U.S. and Canadian ports. To enhance the prize and
reward students as well, the Company is awarding the Grand Prize
winner a $25,000 donation for his or
her school, while the second and third place winners will receive a
$15,000 and $10,000 donation respectively for their schools.
Recipients of the donations will be announced during Norwegian's
Giving Joy Awards event on Aug. 19,
2021 at 8:00 p.m.
ET/5:00 p.m. PT. The ceremony
will be open to the public and can be streamed live at
www.NCLGivingJoyLivestreamEvent.com and Facebook.
The Company is encouraging all students, teachers and
communities to watch and cheer on the deserving educators and
applaud them for their perseverance and unwavering dedication,
especially during the last 16 months. To highlight the NCL
experience, viewers tuning in will enjoy Broadway and West End
caliber performances from "The Choir of Man" and many surprises
along the way.
"After such a challenging year, we are so happy to provide these
unsung heroes a well-deserved cruise vacation," said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive
officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. "We have heard phenomenal stories
about how these selfless educators are going above and beyond and
it couldn't be more inspiring."
Norwegian's Giving Joy contest drew support for teachers
all across the U.S. and Canada,
with winners from Alabama,
Arizona, British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Jersey,
New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto
Rico, Rhode Island,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
and Wisconsin.
To learn more about the 100 winners and their heart-warming
stories, click here.
For more information about the Company's award-winning 17-ship
fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please
contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or
visit www.ncl.com.
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