WALNUT CREEK, Calif.,
July 15 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Do you know someone who dreams of
having the Quinceanera of their dreams?
Then Verizon Wireless could make those dreams come true. Eligible teenagers from select cities across
the western states are invited to participate in the second annual My Fabulous
15 contest and win an incredible Quinceanera party. The celebration includes an event planner, venue, catering for
200 guests and transportation that'll sweep the winner off to an unforgettable
party and the best memories of his or her life. But that's not all. The
icing on the cake is the live performance by pop artist Pee Wee!
ENTER TO PARTICIPATE
The first phase of the
contest -- from July 13 to August 16 -- invites eligible teenagers from Los
Angeles, San Jose, Las Vegas, Denver and Kennewick, Wash. metro areas to enter
the My Fabulous 15 contest by submitting a brief essay that answers these three
questions:
1. What does winning a Quince mean to you?
2. How do you stay in touch with your friends?
3. What is your favorite subject and why?
The submissions may
include financial, medical or other hardships faced by the teenager; his/her
goals, dreams or plans in life; community involvement or personal service to
benefit others; scholastic achievements and how winning the Grand Prize would
change his/her life or the lives of others.
The entries will be judged based on the compelling nature of the essay.
(See Rules & Regulations at www.myfabulous15.com).
"We are very
excited to be offering the My Fabulous 15 campaign for a second year because it
reflects the company's commitment to honor the cultural heritage of Latinos, in
this case, the momentous Quince celebration honoring the coming of age for a
teenager," said Oscar Madrid, director of Multicultural Marketing for
Verizon Wireless West Area.
QUINCE EXPO WITH POP
ARTIST PEE WEE
My Fabulous 15 includes
in-store events comprising of a Quince Expo and meet and greet with Pee
Wee. During the entry period, a Verizon
Wireless store in each of the cities will host a Quince Expo. Teens and their families can enjoy a day of
Quinceanera party planning fun including a fashion runway show displaying the
latest dresses and accessories complete with hair and make-up stations with hip
stylists to help find the perfect look for the day of the party.
Eligible teens can also
enter to win at the in-store My Fabulous 15 entry station. The Quince Expos and Pee Wee meet-and-greet
will take place in the following cities from noon to 4 p.m.:
Saturday, July 25 Las Vegas, NV
2225 Civic Center Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89030
Sunday, July 26 Kennewick, WA
1321 North Columbia Center Boulevard
Kennewick, WA 99336
Saturday, August 8 Denver, CO
355 Wadsworth Boulevard, Unit C
Denver, CO 80226
Sunday, August 9 Union City, CA
30935 Courthouse Drive
Union City, CA 94587
Saturday, August
15 South Gate, CA
9011 Garfield Avenue
South Gate, CA 90280
VOTING PERIOD AND
WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
Twenty winners from
each city will be selected by Verizon Wireless and the public will have an
opportunity to vote August 22 through August 31 for the semi-finalist they feel
most deserves the grand prize. The
public can vote via text messaging or the My Fabulous 15 website. The Grand Prize winner of the Quince party
will be announced on September 3. Five
runners-up will receive a handset and Verizon Wireless gift card.
THE BIG CELEBRATION
The Grand Prize My
Fabulous 15 party will be held October 3, when one lucky winner will celebrate his/her
dream party with up to 200 friends and family.
Verizon Wireless' My Fabulous 15 includes transportation for up to ten
guests to the party, personal event planner, audio/visual screens, dinner,
DJ/emcee, decorations, birthday cake, professional photographer, videographer,
and more! The Grand Prize package is
worth over $45,000.
For more information
about My Fabulous 15, including rules, eligibility and more, please visit
www.myfabulous15.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates
the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network, serving
more than 86.6 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with
more than 86,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of
Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). For more
information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request
broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless
operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
