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…

Issac S. has been recognized as one of the 22 finalists in the competition, representing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia.

When describing the artwork, Issac says “I created the design to reflect on the happiness around the world and I used bright colors of the rainbow show how I feel when I make inspiring art.”

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 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 the Boys and Girls Club of Central Georgia make an even greater impact in our community,” said Caryn Frey, market vice president for Cox Middle 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."

"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.