Talent United

Talent United: Call all our Local Talent

United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region (UWDOR) is hosting the 2025 Talent United Contest, welcoming participants of all ages residing, working or attending school in Dutchess or Orange counties. Winners, determined by popular votes, will be announced at the Celebration of Service event on May 7th, 2025, with prizes awarded.

SIGN UPS

February 19th - March 19th

VOTING

March 24th - April 28th

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Spangler at (845) 471-1900, ext. 3120 or lspangler@uwdor.org.

Let's shine the spotlight on you and your community!

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THE RULES

  • Contest is open to anyone who lives, works, or attends school in Dutchess or Orange Counties.
  • Adults and children are eligible.
  • Video submission must be no more than 3 minutes long.
  • Video submission must be uploaded to your submission application. 
  • Applications and videos must be received by UWDOR by March 19, 2024.
  • All contestants must fill out the media consent form. For those under 18, a parent or guardian must provide consent.
  • All videos will be reviewed by a panel of judges who will determine our top entries.
  • The top entries will be announced on March 24, 2025.
  • The top entries will be voted on by your community (March 25 - April 28, 2025).
  • You can share the link of your page on social media with family and friends.
  • Voting ends promptly on April 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
  • Winner will be determined by the highest number of votes received by April 28, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
  • All top contestants will be listed in the Celebration of Service program journal.
  • The top three contestants will be showcased at the Celebration of Service on May 7, 2025 at City Winery in Montgomery.
  • The top three winners will be invited as our guests (with a guest) to the Celebration of Service.
  • The winner will perform (if possible) at the Celebration of Service.
  • Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
  • The top three winners will be featured in a UWDOR publicity campaign.
  • The top three winners will receive a donation to their favorite charity (501c3) located in either Dutchess or Orange County.

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