PEORIA, Ill. (February 22, 2024) – Today, UScellular revealed the winners of its 7th Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria.
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 Greater Peoria received gift cards in the following amounts:
- Karina W. received $250 for 1st Place for the portrayal of Mary Jackson
- Aryn W. received $150 for 2nd Place for the portrayal of James Andrew Harris
- Liam W. received $100 for 3rd Place for the portrayal of Mae Jemison
“The Black History Art Contest at the Boys and Girls Clubs is a groundbreaking opportunity for our young members to merge creativity with the principles of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics,” commented Stephanie Rohrer, Program Director for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria. “This innovative contest not only celebrates the rich contributions of Black individuals to these fields but also encourages our youth to explore the intersection of art and STEM disciplines. Through their artistic expressions, these children are not only honoring the legacy of Black innovators but also forging new pathways for future generations. This contest embodies the spirit of ingenuity, resilience, and inclusivity, empowering our youth to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.”
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 Clubs of Greater Peoria and local UScellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. Public voting for the finalists was made available online from February 1-15 and the finalists’ artwork was digitally displayed at the local UScellular stores at 3517 N. University, 4221 N. Sterling Avenue and 8809 N. Allen Road.
Since 2009, UScellular has invested more than $47 million in monetary donations, technology resources and countless experiences to nonprofit organizations across the country. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to newsroom.uscellular.com/community.
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 USCDLMediaRelations@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 help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest 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. Through its After School Access Project, the company has pledged to provide hotspots and service to help up to 50,000 youth connect to reliable internet. Additionally, UScellular has price protected all of its plans, promising not to increase prices through at least the end of 2024. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com.
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