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.”

A Star Is Born

Issac S. has been recognized as one of the 22 finalists in the competition, representing King Danforth Club and Macon Cox Market.Issac's design highlights world peace and harmony.

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 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 in in Cox retail stores, with proceeds benefiting 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 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia make an even greater impact here in Macon, Georgia. The art and stories produced by all participants are truly inspiring, and we are so excited to cheer on Issac as he advances in this competition.

Quote from BGCA:"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."

The phone case design contest encourages creativity, connectivity and the transformative impact of technology on the lives of teens. Honoring Cox and Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s decades-long partnership and the 20th anniversary of Cox Innovation Labs, the contest provides Club members with a platform to express their vision of how technology connects them to the world and their dreams.

To learn more, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest.