Northside Student Selected as Finalist in National Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest

Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, announced 22 nationwide phone case design competition finalists. The contest, which celebrates and expands Cox’s longstanding partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, encouraged teen Club members in Cox markets to submit a phone case design to win a $25,000 scholarship.  

Nevaeh Hurston, a sophomore from Northside High School, has been recognized as one of the 22 finalists in the competition, representing Fort Smith Boys and Girls Clubs. Neveah’s dream of becoming a healthcare professional is reflected in her artwork, so Cox Mobile partnered with Mercy, ACHE, and the Fort Smith School District to join the fun and keep in touch with Neveah as she pursues her dreams! Nevaeh’s Artist Statement Reads: “For many people, lack of access to healthcare is prevalent. I created this piece to express my aspiration to be a doctor. Many people give up on their dreams of being doctors, and my mission is to stop that. I want to save lives of those in need and inspire those in doubt.” 

All finalists will receive an exclusive tech package valued at over $500. The grand prize winner will receive the $25,000 scholarship to be announced this spring. In addition, the grand prize winner’s Boys & Girls Club will receive a $25,000 Cox Innovation Lab grant to provide local members with the tools and technology they need to succeed.  

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. 

"Partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to inspire students' creativity through phone case designs has been an ideal collaboration for Cox Mobile and expands our ability to help our local Club make an even greater impact here in Arkansas,” said Tina Gabbard, Market Vice President for Cox Communications. “The art and stories produced by all participants are truly inspiring, and we are so excited to cheer on Navaeh as she advances in this competition." 

"Cox Mobile's commitment to innovation and youth development is truly inspiring," said Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Engagement at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. "This competition empowers our Club members to unleash their creativity while gaining invaluable real-world experience. We're thrilled to partner with Cox Mobile on this exciting initiative and can't wait to see the winning design brought to life on an OtterBox case, available to the public." 

To learn more, visit www.cox.com/phonecasecontest.