UScellular and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia Announce Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest

In early September, Boys & Girls Club members were busy creating original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential Hispanic STEM icons, including historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators. This year,11 club locations operated under the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia participated in the art contest.

From Sept. 15 to Sept. 22, the public was able to participate in online voting to determine the winners three winners. The top vote-getters from the Club were given gift cards for the following amounts at a special ceremony at the club's 9th street location.

● 1st place winner of a $250 gift card was Markeysha W. from G.W. Carver Elementary School

for a drawing of Ellen Ochoa!

● The 2nd place winner of a $150 gift card was Jazaria E. from Patrick Henry High School

for a drawing of Helia Bravo Hollis.

● The 3rd place winner of a $100 gift card David P. from the Eastern Montgomery High School for a drawing of Franklin Chang-Diaz.

“Having the opportunity to provide Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia members with a chance to showcase their talents in the Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest has been a fantastic experience,” said Nakeita Stewart, director of sales for UScellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We are so proud to celebrate all of our participants for the amazing work that they have done this year.”

UScellular also donated $32,300 to the club for STEM education and programs.

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 USCDLMediaRelations@uscellular.com.

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. Story by @MWat and #Outbox.

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