BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- M&T Bank today
announced the five finalists in its first-ever What's Important to
You? Video Contest, an initiative that seeks to capture the life
moments, both big and small, that really matter and share them for
the world to see.
Starting Monday, Oct. 29, the
public will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite of the
five finalists on M&T's contest website. Voting ends
Monday, Nov. 19. The grand prize
winner will receive a GoPro® camera to continue capturing life's
most important moments and have what's important to them featured
in M&T advertising.
"The incredible stories we heard from individuals and groups
through this contest serve as a reminder that there are so many
precious things in life," said Peter
Eliopoulos, M&T Bank Chief Marketing Officer. "While
each of these finalists has their own story, they collectively
demonstrate the opportunities in and power of capturing important
moments. We hope our neighbors will each take a minute to vote for
their favorite."
M&T received nearly 200 submissions from individuals
throughout its geographic footprint. The five finalists are:
Ronald D. – Buffalo,
N.Y.
As a firefighter, Ronald risks his life in the
service of others. But that's not the most important job he holds.
"Every moment that I spend with my son means the world to me," he
wrote alongside his submission — a moving video of a rainy day he
and Jr. spent together at Delaware Park.
David K. – Utica,
N.Y.
David has a zest for life, and a passion for
pursuing what's important to him. In his video entry, he showed us.
"The video represents freedom of choice and the ability to enjoy
life at every moment given," he explained.
Andy B. – Mendon,
N.Y.
Family, work, responsibility: Most of us juggle
a lot to make it work. Andy takes the modern balancing act to a
whole new level. We'll just let him explain. "I have a passion for
juggling while riding my unicycle. I do it almost every day weather
permitting. Helps me stay fit and reduces stress."
Kat M. – Wilkes-Barre,
Pa.
"My dogs save my life every day," Kat told us.
"They are my emotional support animals, and my family." In her
touching video, she shows us the connection she has with these
special canines, including one that's been in her life for almost
19 years.
Robbe R. – Baltimore,
Md.
Robbe is going places, literally. The avid runner
says the sport turned his life around, and introduced him to
countless friends and new places. "Now my family has started
running as well. It's changed me forever."
To learn more about the finalist organizations and their
nominating businesses, and to cast your vote, visit:
www.mtb.com/shareyourstory.
M&T Bank will announce the winning community organization on
Monday, Dec. 3. Voting opens at
12 a.m. ET Oct. 29 and closes at 11:59 a.m. ET Nov.
19.
About M&T Bank
M&T Bank Corporation is a
financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking
subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, Connecticut,
Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services
are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and
by M&T Bank. © 2018 M&T Bank.
Member FDIC.
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