UScellular Announces Art Contest Winners

UScellular today announced the three winners of its 4th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria at a celebration held at the Grinnell location.

For the first time, public voting for the finalists’ art was available online, and the winning artists were awarded gift cards in the following amounts:

• Demaria Ross, 8th grader, received $250 for 1st Place for the portrayal of Janelle Monet
• Briyasmine White, 8th grader, received $150 for 2nd Place for the portrayal of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Demetrica Drummond, 8th grader, received $100 for 3rd Place for the portrayal of Kobe Bryant

In January, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria members created artwork in recognition of influential Black people from around the globe, including historical figures, world leaders, athletes and celebrities. The 10 finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Voting was available online throughout February.

“It was amazing to see the creativity and wide range of inspirations the Club members used to create their art this year,” said Carrie Guilliams, store manager for UScellular in Peoria. “We extend our congratulations to the winners and all the finalists in this year’s contest. We’re thrilled to be able to team with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria to celebrate Black History Month and the diversity in our community and the country.”

In 2021, UScellular hosted Black History Month Art Contests with 28 Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. The individual contests are funded and supported by the company’s Network of Black Associates, an Associate Resource Group dedicated to creating a diverse company culture that attracts, develops and retains Black associates.