Is this a legitimate Verizon contest or is this phishing?

I have received two emails from a marketing company called Marketing Werks stating I have won a prize, and asking to verify my address. What troubles me is this doesn't seem to be a professional email from someone who is working with Verizon.  Secondly, the address they provided is a home I have not lived in for about 15 years. At that time I did have Verizon service at that location. Verizon does have my current address, then why would they not have this information on file.
I do know Verizon did have a contest a few months back, and I just wanted to see if it is legitimate or if it is really a scam.
Thank you so much for your kind assistance.
See the email below:
From: Lauren Cheng <{edited for privacy}
Date: December 1, 2011 10:43:45 AM CST
To:
Subject: Verizon FiOS Instant Prize
Hello, 
Congratulations on winning an instant prize from Verizon FiOS! Before we can send your prize, we need to complete the following two steps:
1) Confirm that your address below is correct:
XXXXXX
XXXXXXX
2) Respond to this email with your prize preference (Choose one):
a.     $25 Best Buy Gift Card
b.     $25 Williams Sonoma Gift Card 
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks!

Hi keechakatt,
I think you've answered your own question.

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