GREEN BAY, Wis. – UScellular revealed the winners of its 5th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region.
Public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists from each Club were awarded gift cards. Winners from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region received gift cards in the following amounts:
- $250 for 1st Place: Hazel from Door County with a drawing of George Washington Carver
- $150 for 2nd Place: Jace from Green Bay with a drawing of George Washington Carver
- $100 for 3rd Place: Kruze from Green Bay with a drawing of Lonnie Johnson
“This year’s artwork from our members at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region was top tier! We are so grateful for the partnership with UScellular and the opportunity for our members to showcase their Black History Month Artwork,” said Hannah Basile, regional program development & training specialist at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region.
Boys & Girls Club members were encouraged to create 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.
Ten finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club and local UScellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Public voting for the finalists was made available online throughout the month of February and the finalists’ artwork was digitally displayed at UScellular store at 2330 S. Oneida Street, Cell. Plus store at 2304 Lineville Rd. and Cell.Plus store at 2230 Main Street.
Since 2009, UScellular has invested more than $47 million in monetary donations, technology resources and countless experiences to nonprofit organizations across the country.
