Cox Mobile, Cox Communications' mobile phone service, announced today the launch of its Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) phone case design contest. Kicked off by a satellite press tour with BGCA alumni Mario Lopez and Dr. Mona Dixon, the contest was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Cox Innovation Labs.

Boys & Girls Club teens in Cox markets nationwide are encouraged to submit phone case designs that capture their vision of "A World Within Reach." The winning case design will be brought to life and sold in Cox retail stores nationwide in 2025. Contest finalists will be announced in early 2025.

Why It Matters

Cox Mobile's contest celebrates Cox and Boys & Girls Clubs of America's longstanding partnership – which began in the 1970s – and the 20th anniversary of Cox Innovation Labs which were established to help narrow the digital divide. Cox Innovation Labs are a safe place where Club members can tap into the internet, learn about robotics, discover 3-D printing, and receive assistance with homework, employment, and college prep. More than 100 Labs serve thousands of Club members each year where Cox does business.

How The Contest Works

This contest celebrates creativity and how kids can use technology to connect to new worlds. Boys & Girls Club members entering the contest can use any creative medium to express what they see, believe, or feel when dreaming about connectivity's impact on the world.

"We're excited to expand upon our longstanding partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and tap into the creativity and vision of young minds," said Colleen Langner, EVP and chief operating officer of Cox Communications and Southeast Trustee of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "Connectivity opens the door to endless possibilities, and Cox Mobile's contest gives teens a platform to share their unique perspectives on how technology brings the world within reach."

The Bottom Line

"Access to today's connected technology – when used safely and responsibly – gives kids new ways to explore, learn, interact, and most importantly…follow their dreams," said Mario Lopez. "I can't wait to see what these teens show us about their vision of the world and their future place in it – I know it will be inspiring."

"Boys & Girls Clubs of America and its Cox Innovation Labs expanded my world," said Dr. Mona Dixon. "With Cox Mobile, the same, powerful world is within reach all the time. I look forward to celebrating the young minds that are using that access to drive positive change for themselves, their communities, and beyond."

For more information about Cox Mobile's phone case design contest, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest.