GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar Kelly Clarkson has announced that she would join Norwegian Cruise Line, in celebrating and rewarding educators, as part of the ‘Norwegian's Giving Joy’, annual recognition programme, hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022), the songstress and TV host and producer concluded a week-long on-air celebration recognising educators on her critically acclaimed programme, ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’, by announcing that she would be joining this year's Norwegian’s Giving Joy winners aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's record-breaking new ship, Norwegian Prima.
Kelly Clarkson and NCL honour teachers
Kelly Clarkson will perform during the award ceremony honouring these top 100 teachers, across the U.S.A and Canada
Kelly Clarkson will perform during the award ceremony honouring these top 100 teachers, across the U.S.A and Canada, when the ship debuts in her home US state of Texas on Oct. 27, 2022.
Harry Sommer, the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), said “Not only has Kelly been a wonderful friend of our Cruise Line, since joining our NCL family, as godmother to Norwegian Encore, but she has also been a steadfast supporter of educators through the years.”
Norwegian's Giving Joy programme
He adds, “We all have a teacher who holds a special place in our hearts, and Norwegian's Giving Joy programme provides a platform for us to publicly recognise and provide them with an experience of a lifetime. Kelly shares our strong appreciation for this community of unsung heroes, making her the perfect partner to help us bring this special program to life once again.”
The annual programme, which recognises the connection between travel and education and celebrates teachers for their unwavering dedication to inspiring students every day, has awarded 130 teachers with free cruises and over US$ 185,000 in funds to schools, since 2019.
Exclusive sailing aboard Norwegian Prima ship
In 2022, 100 teachers across the U.S.A and Canada will win an exclusive sailing aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ground-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima, during the inaugural five-day sailing from Galveston, in Texas, USA, from October 27 – 31, 2022.
In addition, the top three grand prize winners will receive an additional seven-day voyage for two from the U.S.A or Canada, as well as a US$ 25,000, US$ 15,000 and US$ 10,000 donation, respectively for their school.
Showing gratitude for educators
As the Godmother of Norwegian Encore, I'm so proud to partner with NCL on Norwegian’s Giving Joy programme"
“Teachers deserve all the recognition for their relentless commitment to inspiring students every day,” said GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar, Kelly Clarkson, adding “As the Godmother of Norwegian Encore, I'm so proud to partner with NCL on Norwegian’s Giving Joy programme.”
She adds, “This community does incredible work and through this annual programme, I get to play a small role in showing our gratitude to these educators, with an opportunity of a lifetime. I can't wait to celebrate the 100 deserving winners this October, as I welcome them to my home state of Texas before they set sail.”
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is encouraging nominations of certified or accredited teachers in the U.S.A and Canada now through June 3, 2022.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years. Most notably, the cruise line revolutionised the industry by offering guests the freedom and flexibility to design their ideal vacation on their preferred schedule, with no assigned dining and entertainment times and no formal dress codes.
Today, the NCL’s fleet of 17 contemporary ships sail to over 300 of the world’s most desirable destinations, including Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas and its resort destination - Harvest Caye, in Belize.
Norwegian Cruise Line not only provides superior guest service from land to sea, but also offers a wide variety of award-winning entertainment and dining options, as well as a range of accommodations across the fleet, including solo traveler staterooms, club balcony suites, spa-suites and The Haven by Norwegian, the company's ship-within-a-ship concept.
