Cox Mobile Announces 22 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teen Finalists in Second Annual Phone Case Design Contest

Tucson teen competing for one of two $25,000 scholarships, Fan Favorite voting now open 

(TUCSON, Ariz.), January 26, 2026 – Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, has announced the 22 finalists from across the U.S. in its second annual Phone Case Design Contest, held in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This year’s contest invited high school Boys & Girls Club members to design a phone case that represented the theme “A World Within Reach – Future Icons.” 

Mia, from Tucson’s Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson, has been selected as one of the 22 nationwide finalists in this year’s contest.

Mia’s artwork showcases how different shapes and colors come together to create something beautiful. About her design, Mia explains that the hand represents each person putting their own piece where it fits. Together, the puzzle colors represent the beauty of life, innovation, and communication that connect us all. She adds that her design is an optimistic vision of how humanity and technology combine to complete the puzzle of our earth.  

Later this spring, a panel of judges, including leaders from Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Club Alumnus Mario Lopez, and 2025-2026 National Youth of the Year Ximena, will select the grand prize winner, who will receive a life-changing $25,000 scholarship as well as a $25,000 technology grant for their local Club.  

“This contest is deeply meaningful for our community, for Cox, and for the young people who attend Boys & Girls Clubs in Tucson,” said Stephanie Healy, Cox Southern Arizona Market Vice President. “When we invest in this generation and encourage them to use their creativity to shape their own paths, we’re helping build the confidence they need to become lifelong learners and future leaders.”

Each finalist will be recognized by their local Club during a special celebration in February and will receive a connectivity prize package. 
 
Cox Mobile Fan Favorite Voting Now Open 

In addition to the Grand Prize Winner, the public is invited to vote for this year’s Cox Mobile Fan Favorite Winner. The winner will be awarded a $25,000 scholarship and a $10,000 technology grant for their local Club.  

View all the finalists’ artwork and vote daily for your favorite phone case designs at www.cox.com/phonecasecontest. Voting is open now until February 28, 2026.  

Why It Matters 

“Every teen has the potential to become a future icon – and that journey begins by being seen, heard and supported,” said Colleen Langner, EVP and chief residential officer of Cox Communications and a Southeast BGCA Trustee. “This contest is more than a creative outlet; it’s a catalyst for designing futures and unlocking a world of possibility.”   

Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have partnered for more than two decades to supply Clubs across the country with Cox Innovation Labs for members to have access to and education on digital connectivity. 

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

About Cox Communications 
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We’re the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation.  

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America 

For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn.