Cox Communications and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have been partners for almost half a century, and the two organizations recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Cox Innovation Labs being rolled out in Clubs across the country. The labs help bridge the gap when it comes to equal access to the latest technology and encourage kids to fuel their interest in STEM and beyond. That’s why Cox and BGCA leaned into creativity when they wanted to celebrate the 20-year milestone, doing so through a phone case design contest that donned the theme “A World Within Reach.”

The contest was first unveiled in October and presented a $25,000 scholarship for the grand prize recipient. In addition to a scholarship, the winning case would then be brought to life by OtterBox before those cases featuring the design were made available to purchase in Cox Mobile retail stores and online. A portion of those proceeds will be donated to BGCA.

“Our goal for this contest is to highlight the importance of digital access in supporting community growth and developing the next generation of leaders,” Tony Krueck, Cox Communications’ SVP, Residential Mobile & Product, told CFX. “The contest specifically highlights the need for young people to have both the opportunity to use technology and the ongoing education around it to be safe and successful.”

After 22 BGCA club members were spotlighted as regional finalists and given a tech package valued at over $500 as a reward, the contest’s first-ever winner was chosen: Gracie A., who’s part of the Acadiana Boys & Girls Club in Louisiana. She said her case, titled “Hands of the World,” celebrates how people from around the world can uplift one another.

While the $25,000 scholarship will help Gracie in her pursuit of becoming a forensic scientist, the club she’s a member of will get a boost too. The Acadiana chapter is getting a $25,000 grant that’ll be used to open a new Cox Innovation Lab. Krueck is excited for members—in addition to Gracie—being able to support their schoolwork, overall digital literacy and personal interests.

The contest isn’t fully wrapped up yet. Twenty-one finalists are up for the Cox Mobile Fan Favorite contest, where the winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Check out the designs before voting closes on Friday. – Noah Ziegler

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