Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, announced the 22 finalists from across the U.S. in its second annual Phone Case Design Contest, held in partnership with 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.”

Tabais, from the Murphy Felton Tindall Club, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia, has been selected as one of the 22 nationwide finalists in this year’s contest. Yesterday, he was presented with a connectivity prize package during a celebration at the club.

When describing his artwork, Tabais says it’s inspired by the never-give-up attitude of business innovators. “This piece shows off a future leader changing the world. By mixing todays and the future elements, I'm showing how today's dreams can become tomorrow's big achievements. My work challenges viewers to think about their own potential to make a difference, reminding them that the future isn’t just something we wait for it's something we can grab right now.”

Later this spring, a panel of judges, including leaders from Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Club Alumnus Mario Lopez and 2025-2026 National Youth of the Year Ximena, will select the grand prize winner, who will receive a life-changing $25,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 technology grant for their local Club. 

“This contest means so much to our community and to the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia,” said Caryn Frey, market vice president of Cox Middle Georgia. “By investing in this generation and encouraging them to harness their creativity, we’re instilling the quiet confidence they need to grow into strong learners and leaders.” 

Cox Mobile Fan Favorite Voting Now Open

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. 

View all the finalists’ artwork and vote daily for your favorite phone case designs at www.cox.com/phonecasecontest. Voting is open now until February 28, 2026. 

Why It Matters

“Every teen has the potential to become a future icon – and that journey begins by being seen, heard and supported,” said Colleen Langner, EVP and chief residential officer of Cox Communications and a Southeast BGCA Trustee. “This contest is more than a creative outlet; it’s a catalyst for designing futures and unlocking a world of possibility.” 

Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered for more than two decades to supply Clubs across the country with Cox Innovation Labs for members to have access to and education on digital connectivity.

For more information about Cox Mobile’s phone case design contest, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest.