Union Bank of California contest seeks participants

August 25, 2006
Entry forms will be available at Union Bank’s Santa Paula branch beginning September 1
Santa Paula News

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Union Bank of California, N.A., in partnership with Staples, is encouraging young artists in Santa Paula to participate in its sixth annual Young Artist Contest.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Union Bank of California, N.A., in partnership with Staples, is encouraging young artists in Santa Paula to participate in its sixth annual Young Artist Contest. Entry forms will be available from September 1 through October 15 at Union Bank’s Santa Paula branch, located at 634 E. Main St., and on the Internet at www.unionbank.com/youngartist.The contest is open to youth of all ethnicities between the ages of 12-18. Winners will be selected in late October in two age categories, 12-15 and 16-18.First-place winners in each category will receive $1,000 and the first-place winners’ schools will also receive $1,000. Second- and third-place winners will receive $500 and $250, respectively. Additionally, Staples-a sponsor of the event-will present winners with additional prizes. The contest will run from September 1 through October 15 during Hispanic Heritage Month. Contest participants may submit an original 8.5” X 11” drawing based on the theme “Hispanic Heritage” to any Union Bank branch. Branch locations may be found by visiting Union Bank’s Web site at www.uboc.com. A completed form signed by a parent or legal guardian, must accompany all entries. The deadline for entering is October 15.The sixth annual contest is sponsored by the bank’s diverse markets
administration in conjunction with other activities and events Union Bank hosts during Hispanic Heritage Month.“We are proud to present this opportunity for young artists as part of Union Bank’s continued commitment to celebrate the diverse communities throughout California,” said Rossina Gallegos, vice president and Hispanic segment manager for the bank’s diverse markets administration. “The Young Artist Contest provides an opportunity for youth from all ethnic backgrounds to tap into their creative side while also learning about the culture, traditions and history of the Hispanic community.”“Staples is proud to be part of this program in partnership with Union Bank because both Union Bank and Staples share the mission to help the future of our communities by engaging in worthwhile programs that promote education and support schools,” said Kenneth Brooks, regional marketing champion with Staples.



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