U.S. Cellular announced the three winners of its fifth annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley at a celebration at Regal Entertainment Group Teen Center in March. 1st place winner Dominique Mack poses with his artwork honoring legendary musician Miles Davis.

KNOXVILLE – U.S. Cellular announced the three winners of its fifth annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley at a celebration at Regal Entertainment Group Teen Center.

In January, club members created original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African Americans, including businesspeople, athletes, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ art was displayed in U.S. Cellular stores during the month of February, where Knoxville community members voted for their favorites.

Top three winners. From left to right: Wayne Mays of U.S. Cellular, 2nd place winner Kaden Robinson, Candice Champion of U.S. Cellular, 3rd place winner Madelyn Foxx, Lyndsay Zachary of U.S. Cellular, 1st place winner Dominique Mack, Juliea Hackler and Dustin Neighbor of U.S. Cellular

The winning artists were awarded the following prizes:

• Dominique Mack received $250 for first place
• Kaden Robinson received $150 for second place
• Madelyn Foxx received $100 for third place

“It was our honor to showcase the creative and beautiful artwork that these kids created in our stores,” said Nathan Waddell, U.S. Cellular’s director of sales for East Tennessee. “Highlighting influential African American icons of the past and the present with these works of art by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley youth is one of our favorite ways to celebrate both Black History Month and the rich diversity of this country.”

U.S. Cellular announced the three winners of its fifth annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley at a celebration at Regal Entertainment Group Teen Center. In January, club members created original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential African Americans, including businesspeople, athletes, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ art was displayed in U.S. Cellular stores during the month of February, where Knoxville community members voted for their favorites. From left to right: 3rd place winner Madelyn Foxx, 2nd place winner Kaden Robinson, Wayne Mays of U.S. Cellular, Marley Foster, Candice Champion of U.S. Cellular, Kristina Safford, Curtis Safford, Lyndsay Zachary of U.S. Cellular, Sophia Kelly, Juliea Hackler of U.S. Cellular, Brooke Barnes, Dustin Neighbor of U.S. Cellular, 1st place winner Dominique Mack and Jhamari Champion.

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.

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 the Media Contact named below.

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Published April 7, 2020