A member of United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County’s Westside Unit has been recognized as one of 22 finalists in Cox Communications’ nationwide phone case design competition.
The design by Analycia C. highlights “the big picture about this phone case is the world is yours. Whatever you put in your mind you can accomplish, you can reach for the stars.” said Cox.
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. Analycia C. is in the Santa Barbara Cox Market
“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,” Langer said.
The finalists, who were announced by Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, will receive a tech package valued at over $500.
The grand prize winner, to be announced this spring, will receive the $25,000 scholarship. And, 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 phone case partner for the campaign, will manufacture and sell a phone case featuring the winning design. It will be available online and in Cox retail stores, with proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
“Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to inspire students’ creativity through phone case designs has been an ideal collaboration for Cox Mobile and expands our ability to help United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County’s Westside Unit make an even greater impact here in Santa Barbara,” said Kirsten McLaughlin, Santa Barbara market vice president
“The art and stories produced by all participants are truly inspiring, and we are so excited to cheer on Analycia C., as they advance in this competition,” she said.
To learn more, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest.