U.S. Cellular Announces Art Contest Winners

U.S. Cellular announced the three winners of its 3rd annual Black History Month Art Contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield at a celebration at the Stalanker Unit on Thursday, March 12. Bre Richards, 16, first place for her portrayal of Maya Angelou; Kaylee Webb, 10, was awarded second place for her portrayal of Doris Miller; and Kamari Murray, 10, was awarded third place for his portrayal of Michael Jordan. These young artists received a certificate and $250, $150 and $100 gift card prizes, respectively.

In January, club members created original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, athletes, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ art –portraying the image and likeliness of Martin Luther King, Jr., Jay-Z, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Lebron James, Maya Angelou, Doris Miller, Kobe Bryant and Beyoncé – was displayed in U.S. Cellular stores during the month of February, where the Springfield community voted for their favorites.

“It was our honor to showcase the creative and beautiful artwork that these kids created in our stores,” said David King, store manager for U.S. Cellular in Springfield. “Highlighting influential African-American icons of the past and the present with these works of art from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield youth is one of our favorite ways to celebrate both Black History Month and the rich diversity of this country.”

U.S. Cellular’s Black History Month Art Contest is 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.