Voting Begins in UScellular, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Washington Unit Ninth Annual Black History Month Art Contest | Eastern NC Now

Press Release:

    WASHINGTON, N.C. (Feb. 1, 2023)     Voting is now open in UScellular's ninth Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Washington Unit. Voting is available online, and the Washington community can go to newsroom.uscellular.com/2023-bhmac-vote-now to vote for their favorite piece of original art.

    Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Washington Unit members created original pieces of artwork representing influential Black STEM icons. These included historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators who have made vital contributions to the world of science, technology, engineering and math. Uscellular associates worked with Club members in January to begin their drawings.

    The finalists from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Washington Unit were chosen by Club representatives based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Voting will remain open until February 28, and anyone 18 or older can vote for their favorite. The finalists' artwork is also digitally displayed at UScellular's Washington location at 875 W. 15th St.

    The top three vote-getters will be announced in March and prizes include gift cards in the following amounts:

• $250 for 1st Place
• $150 for 2nd Place
• $100 for 3rd Place

    The public can vote for their favorite artwork by going to newsroom.uscellular.com or clicking here.

    Since 2009, UScellular has donated more than $22.6 million along with countless experiences and technology items to nonprofit organizations across the country. For more information about UScellular's corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://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 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 2023. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.


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