A member of the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGCSBC) is one of 22 finalists from across the U.S. in the second annual Phone Case Design Contest, competing for one of two $25,000 scholarships.

Held in partnership between Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service; and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, this year’s contest invited high school Boys & Girls Club members to design a phone case that represented the theme A World Within Reach – Future Icons.
 
The artwork designed by Sara, the UBGCSBC member, shows how small acts of kindness can spread and inspire others to make the world brighter.

She said she hopes her design encourages people to be kind and help make the world a better place.
 
This spring, a panel of judges, including leaders from Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Club Alumnus Mario Lopez, and 2025-26 National Youth of the Year Ximena, will select the grand prize winner, who will receive a $25,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 technology grant for their local club.
 
“At Cox, we believe in investing in the next generation of creators and leaders,” said Kirsten Mclaughlin, Santa Barbara market vice president for Cox Communications.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate Sara’s achievement and the remarkable talent emerging from our community,” she said. “Her artwork is a powerful reminder of what happens when young people are encouraged to express themselves, dream boldly and explore their passions.”

Each finalist will be recognized by their local club during a celebration in February, and will receive a connectivity prize package.

In addition to the grand prize winner, the public is invited to vote for this year’s Cox Mobile Fan Favorite Winner. The winner will be awarded a $25,000 scholarship and a $10,000 technology grant for their local club.
 
To view all the finalists’ artwork and vote daily for your favorite phone case designs, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest. Voting is open until Feb. 28.