October 5, 2023
Today, UScellular announced the winners of its first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Winners of the art contest were celebrated during a ceremony at Lonsdale Elementary School.
Boys & Girls Clubs members were encouraged to create original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential Hispanic icons in science, technology, education and mathematics (STEM), including historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators. This year, six clubs across UScellular’s service areas participated in the art contest, including Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.
From Sept. 15-22, the public was able to participate in online voting to determine the winners. The top vote-getters from each club were given gift cards for the following amounts:
- 1st Place, Bella Pheap: $250
- 2nd Place, Gracie Vanenkenvoort: $150
- 3rd Place, Ronaldo Andres Nicolas: $100
UScellular associates and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley congratulate the winners of the first Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest in Knoxville. From left: Andrew Schmenger, UScellular store manager; Bella Pheap, first place winner; Gracie Vanenkenvoort, second place winner; Ronaldo Andres Nicolas, third place winner; and Angela Jimenez, UScellular retail wireless consultant.
“Having the opportunity to provide Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley members with a chance to showcase their talents in the Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest has been a fantastic experience,” said Thomas White, director of sales at UScellular for East Tennessee. “We are so proud to celebrate all of our participants for the amazing work that they have done on this art project.”
To learn more about UScellular’s support of Boys & Girls Clubs, go to newsroom.uscellular.com/boys-girls-clubs-of-america.
No Purchase Necessary. Entrants who are minors must have parental consent to participate in the Contest. Official Contest Rules, including full entry details and Finalist and Winner selection criteria/voting are available by email request to [email protected].
About UScellular
UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. Through its After School Access Project, the company has pledged to provide hotspots and service to help up to 50,000 youth connect to reliable internet. Additionally, UScellular has price protected all of its plans, promising not to increase prices through at least the end of 2024. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
