Abbeville, LA – Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, announced 22 finalists of its nationwide phone case design competition. The contest, which celebrates and expands Cox’s longstanding partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, encouraged teen Club members in Cox markets to submit a phone case design for the chance to win a $25,000 scholarship.
“Congratulations to all of our incredible Cox Mobile Boys & Girls Club finalists,” said Colleen Langner, Chief Residential Officer of Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southeast Trustee. “Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in this way reflects our ongoing commitment to utilizing technology to create meaningful opportunities, support community growth and inspire the next generation of leaders.”
And the winner is…
Gracie A. has been recognized as one of the 22 finalists in the competition, representing Vermilion Club and Acadiana Cox Market. Gracie’s design highlights "Hands of the World” reflects the beauty of connection and the power of dreams. “As a teenage artist, I wanted to create a design that celebrates how people from all over the globe can reach out, inspire, and uplift each other. The gradient background of blues, purples, and pinks represents a world full of hope and endless possibilities,” states winner, Gracie A.
Vermilion Club Director, Brittney Griffith states, “mentoring Gracie through this creative journey has been an absolute joy. Watching her confidence grow as she brought her vision to life has been truly inspiring. Her design beautifully represents the unity and dreams of young people everywhere. We are proud of her achievement.”
All finalists will receive an exclusive tech package valued at over $500. The grand prize winner, to be announced this spring, will receive the $25,000 scholarship. In addition, the grand prize winner’s Boys & Girls Club will receive a $25,000 Cox Innovation Lab grant to provide local members with the tools and technology they need to succeed.
Later this year, OtterBox, Cox Mobile’s exclusive phone case partner for this campaign, will manufacture and sell a phone case featuring the winning design. It will be available online and in Cox retail stores, with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
“At Cox, we believe that when young people are empowered to explore their creativity, they unlock a world of possibilities,” said Erin Monroe, Market Vice President of Cox Greater Louisiana. “That’s why we are passionate about partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana to inspire students' creativity through our Cox Mobile phone case design contest. The incredible storytelling and artistry showcased by all participants has been truly inspiring, and we are excited to cheer on Gracie as she advances in the competition.”
"Cox Mobile's commitment to innovation and youth development is truly inspiring," said Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Engagement at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "This competition empowers our Club members to unleash their creativity while gaining invaluable real-world experience. We're thrilled to partner with Cox Mobile on this exciting initiative and can't wait to see the winning design brought to life on an OtterBox case, available to the public."
To learn more, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana
This year marks the 55th anniversary of Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana. Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana operates under a mission to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Serving youth in 9 different locations, Boys & Girls Clubs provide opportunities through after school programs and summer camps with activities focusing on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles & Habits, and Good Character & Leadership.
If interested in supporting the Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcacadiana.com/donate or call 337-268-9555.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and X.
About Cox Communications Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber-powered networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced cloud and managed IT services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities, and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.
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