Optimum Announces the Winners of its 2025 Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest
Optimum’s long-running essay contest recognizes and celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of generations of Hispanic Americans across the country
Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile and TV services, is proud to announce the 2025 winners of its 18th annual Hispanic Heritage 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, cultural experience, celebration or tradition that has helped them connect to Hispanic culture and explain what it means to them.
The student essay contest ran from Monday, September 15 to Friday, October 31 and boasted a total of four Grand Prize scholarships of $3,000. This year’s winners are:
- Alinson M. from Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, CT
- Alisson M. from East Middle School in Brentwood, NY
- Jocelin A. from Early College High School in Tyler, TX
- Luke D. from Hubbard Middle School in Tyler, TX
Honorable Mention prizes have also been awarded to a dozen finalists in both the high school and middle school categories. Additionally, Optimum 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. To view the full list of finalists, visit www.Optimum.com/hhm.
To continue celebrating the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced our country and to recognize all winners and runners-up, Optimum representatives will be visiting the students and educators in the weeks to come, joined by local community members and elected officials.
"Optimum is thrilled to see a record number of submissions for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, a testament to the passion and creativity of students across our 21-state footprint," said Sean O’Connell, Senior Vice President, Regional General Manager at Optimum. "For eighteen years, this contest has celebrated the vibrant stories and traditions that shape Hispanic culture, and each year we are reminded of the positive impact we can make by fostering education and honoring diversity in the communities we serve. At Optimum, we remain deeply committed to empowering students and educators alike, helping to build a brighter future for all, and we look forward to celebrating with the winners and educators during our upcoming recognition events.”
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