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Abbeville girl is finalist for $25,000 scholarship for phone case design

ABBEVILLE, La. (KLFY) — An Abbeville girl is one step closer to a $25,000 scholarship thanks to her participation in a phone-case design contest put on by Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The girl, identified only as Gracie A., was recognized as one of the 22 finalists in the nationwide competition, representing Vermilion Club for Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service.

“Hands of the World reflects the beauty of connection and the power of dreams,” Gracie said, in a news release. “As a teenage artist, I wanted to create a design that celebrates how people from all over the globe can reach out, inspire, and uplift each other. The gradient background of blues, purples, and pinks represents a world full of hope and endless possibilities.”

The contest, which celebrates Cox’s partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, encouraged teenaged club members in Cox markets to submit a phone case design for the chance to win a $25,000 scholarship.

All finalists will receive a tech package valued at over $500, officials said. The grand prize winner, to be announced this spring, will receive the $25,000 scholarship. In addition, the grand prize winner’s Boys & Girls Club will receive a $25,000 Cox Innovation Lab grant to provide local members with tools and technology, according to Colleen Langner, Chief Residential Officer of Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southeast Trustee.

“Congratulations to all of our incredible Cox Mobile Boys & Girls Club finalists,” Langner said. “Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in this way reflects our ongoing commitment to utilizing technology to create meaningful opportunities, support community growth and inspire the next generation of leaders.”

Later this year, OtterBox, Cox Mobile’s exclusive phone case partner for this campaign, will manufacture and sell a phone case featuring the winning design. It will be available online and in Cox retail stores, with proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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