Voting Begins in UScellular’s 4th Annual Black History Month Art

PORTLAND, Maine (Feb. 1, 2021) – UScellular announced today that public voting is now open in the company’s 4th annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. For the first time, voting is available online, and the southern Maine community can visit UScellular’s Art Contestto vote for their favorite piece of original art.

In January, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine 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 will remain open through Feb. 28, and anyone 18 or older can vote once for their favorite.

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

“We are once again thrilled to work with Boys & Girls Club of Manchester on this annual contest to honor Black icons and showcase youth in our community,” said Dallas Phillips, store manager at UScellular in Auburn. “This year’s art certainly highlights the artistic talent among the Club members. We encourage the community to check out the art and vote online, and we look forward to celebrating the winners in March.”

“We are excited to be celebrating Black History Month with our members and are so appreciative to once again have UScellular celebrating with us,” said Brian Elowe, chief executive officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. “The annual art contest encourages our young members to express themselves in meaningful and intentional ways as they reflect on elements of Black history that are significant in their lives.”

The public can vote for their favorite artwork at UScellular and click on the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine link.

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 katie.frey@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 elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier is building a stronger network with the latest 5G 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. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, promos and videos, connect with UScellular on Facebook.com/uscellular, Twitter.com/uscellular and YouTube.com/uscellularcorp.