Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the 20 winners of its fifth annual Norwegian’s Giving Joy Program, honoring educators for their efforts in the classroom.

The winners will be invited to a two-day inaugural event in Boston from April 4 to 6, 2025, aboard the new Norwegian Aqua. The top five Grand Prize winners will also join the ship’s three-night christening voyage from Miami on April 13, 2025.

 “Giving Joy is a program near and dear to our hearts at Norwegian Cruise Line,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “It is an honor to congratulate the 20 incredible educators, who passionately serve their communities, with experiences on board Norwegian Aqua. These amazing teachers are shaping the future of the next generation, and I am thrilled to be able to showcase the brand new Norwegian Aqua with them; sharing the enrichments that bridge the connection between education and travel.”

 Norwegian’s 2024 Giving Joy contest, launched during Teacher Appreciation Week in May, received thousands of votes. Winners were selected from Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Washington and Newfoundland, Canada.

 The top five grand prize winners with the most votes are: 

• Larry Knight Jr. from Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville, Fla.
• Debra Golding from Westglades Middle School in Parkland, Fla.
• Shawn Miller from Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio
• Bradley Gardner from Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind.
• Nancy Altimore from City of Pembroke Pines Charter High School-Academic Village in Pembroke Pines, Fla.

 

As part of the 2024 campaign prizes, roundtrip airfare for the winners and their guests is included, thanks to a donation from Coca-Cola, NCL’s beverage partner.