The Ultimate New Year's Eve Proposal Contest is now closed to entries. The winner will be disclosed to the public on New Year's Eve at the Ice Ball. Thank you to everyone who entered for sharing their love stories! The winner has been notified.
Are you planning to propose soon? What could be more romantic than winning over $3000 worth of prizes and having a surprise marriage proposal "ring in" the New Year?

Mills Jewelers in Lockport and The Hampton Inn and Suites Buffalo Downtown have partnered with The Ice Ball to offer one lucky winner the unique opportunity to propose marriage on stage at Midnight during The Ice Ball on New Year's Eve.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive...
- $2500 towards the purchase of a custom designed or stock engagement ring from Mills Jewelers in Lockport
- A Jacuzzi Suite at The Hampton Inn and Suites Buffalo Downtown ($500 value)
- Two Dinner and General Admission tickets to The Ice Ball ($250 value)
To enter, submit a story (400 words or less) about your relationship and why you want the opportunity to propose on stage in front of 1000+ people at The Ice Ball. Be sure to include anything that makes your relationship or the proposal unique!
Entries will be judged on content, creativity, and originality. The contest closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on December 12, 2009. The winner will be notified by December 15, 2009 and will need to select a ring at Mills Jewelers in Lockport by December 21st. The logistics of the surprise on stage proposal will be worked out with the winner prior to New Year's Eve.
For questions about this contest, please email us.
