South Walton teen one of 22 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teen Finalists in Second Annual Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest
Local teen competing for one of two $25,000 scholarships, Fan Favorite voting now open
Source: Cam Johnson, Government and Public Affairs Cox East Region
Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, 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.”
LB, from the South Walton Club, part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, has been selected as one of the 22 nationwide finalists in this year’s contest. Yesterday, she was presented with a connectivity prize package during a celebration at the club.
When describing his artwork, LB says “The design I drew shows two koi fish. In many cultures koi fish symbolize success, courage, and ambition. These two koi fish in particular are Tui and La, and are the spirits of the ocean and moon. They symbolize balance. The color red also carries meanings of good luck and prosperity.”
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 means so much to our community and to the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast,” said Daivd Deliman, market vice president of Cox Gulf Coast. “By investing in this generation and encouraging them to harness their creativity, we’re instilling the quiet confidence they need to grow into strong learners and leaders.”
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. 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. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn.
