January 3, 2024
The wireless carrier and nonprofit introduce ‘exciting’ new national winner element to contest.
UScellular and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley have announced the return of the annual Black History Month Art Contest, now in its ninth year in the Knoxville area, with an exciting new twist. The contest began in 2008 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and has since grown to include 31 clubs across the country, including Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.
UScellular is introducing a new element to the contest in 2024 as three artists and their home club will be recognized as “national winners.”
Up to 10 finalists from each of the 31 Boys & Girls Clubs will be chosen by local club representatives and UScellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. The finalists’ artwork will be digitally displayed in select stores, and from Feb. 1-15, anyone 18 and older is invited to vote for their favorite art online. The top three vote-getters at each club will be announced in late February with the winners receiving the following:
- $250 for first place
- $150 for second place
- $100 for third place
New to the 2024 contest, the top three first-place submissions with the most votes will be named national winners1 and will receive an additional $250, bringing their prize winnings to a grand total of $500, while their home club also will receive a $1,500 prize.
To participate in the contest, members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley are encouraged to create original pieces of artwork representing influential Black STEM icons. These can include historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators who have made vital contributions to the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“The addition of a national winner element to the Black History Month Art Contest is a new development that UScellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley are thrilled to introduce in 2024,” said Thomas White, director of sales for East Tennessee at UScellular. “We’re excited to be able to provide a platform for our young artists to showcase their talent and contribute to the recognition and appreciation of Black history, culture and the achievements of Black people in STEM.”
Since 2009, UScellular has invested more than $35 million in monetary donations, technology resources and countless experiences to nonprofit organizations across the country. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to newsroom.uscellular.com/community.
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].
1 One “national winner” per Club; see contest rules for details.
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
