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

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

U.S. Cellular announced the three winners of its fourth annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley at a celebration at the Regal Teen Center club earlier today. The top three artists received cash prizes for their winning artwork. (Pictured from left to right: U.S. Cellular associate Martin Burgess, 3rd place art winner Domenique Harris, U.S. Cellular Vice President Tom Catani, 2nd place art winner Kristina Safford, and U.S. Cellular associates Candice Champion and Lyndsay Zachery; image submitted

The winning artists were awarded the following prizes:

• Aaron Black received $250 for 1st Place
• Kristina Safford received $150 for 2nd Place
• Domenique Harris received $100 for 3rd Place

“The creativity, talent and knowledge that came through in these kids’ artwork was amazing to see, and it was a privilege to showcase them in our stores during Black History Month,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in East Tennessee. “Celebrating with the Boys & Girls Club youth was a great way to honor our country’s diversity and commemorate African-American icons both past and present.”

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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