WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, in partnership with Project Reach announced a contest for Westchester middle- and high- school students to come up with ideas for the “Best Date in Westchester 2015”. Program Reach is a not-for-profit organization that teaches young people to make healthy choices. The announcement was made at that Galleria of White Plains.
The “Best Date in Westchester 2015” contest invites students between the ages of 13 and 18 to submit date ideas beginning Valentine’s Day, February 14th, and running through March 14, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Submissions may be in writing — 500 word maximum — or through video or audio with a three-minute maximum. Students don’t have to actually go on dates, just think of great ideas for one.
Date plans will be judged on: 1. Originality; 2. Thoughtfulness; and 3. Wow! factor. The dates — or ideas for a great date — must involve activities within Westchester County, and budgets must not exceed $50. Prizes will be awarded for the top three date ideas.
“The death of the date is greatly exaggerated, at least here in Westchester,” County Executive Astorino said. “I’m confident that our young people will revolutionize dating through this contest. The premise is an excellent one — young people are being encouraged to think kindly and thoughtfully about one another — and I congratulate Program Reach for coming up with such a fun idea to drive that point home.”
“The art of dating has taken a real hit in recent decades, but we at Program Reach have super high hopes that Westchester students can kick it back up a notch,” said Program Reach Chief Executive Officer Dr. Nanci Coppola. “This contest will prove that young people can still develop terrific and healthy dating ideas that respect personal boundaries and don’t involve counterproductive activities. Program Reach is enormously grateful to our volunteer team of judges and to those who will be donating prizes to the winners.”
‘The Best Date in Westchester 2015’ contest will be judged by a panel of judges, including Sheila Astorino, the County Executive’s wife. Prizes will include 2015 Playland tickets; Westchester Knicks tickets; treats at Frannie’s Goodie Shop in Yonkers or Mount Kisco, and others.
For more information on “Best Date in Westchester 2015” contest rules visit: http://www.programreach.org.
