U.S. Cellular Joins Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia in Observing Black History Month With 3rd Annual Art Competition

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Cellular has teamed up with the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Virginia to honor the contributions of African Americans and encourage creativity among young people. The 3^rd Annual Black History Art Competition invites Boys & Girls Club members to select an influential African American and develop his or her likeness into an original 8.5 x 11 portrait using any art medium.

"We are proud to support this educational opportunity for the kids," said Dee Taylor, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. "This contest brings out their creativity while paying tribute to a host of influential African Americans."

The top 10 finalists' entries are posted at bgcswva.org.  The public is invited to vote for their favorite entry.  The deadline for voting is Feb. 22. Winners will be awarded the following prizes at a special recognition ceremony on Feb. 23:

1^st place: $500 Gift card

2^nd place:  $200 Gift card

3^rd place:  $150 Gift card

About U.S. Cellular

The 9,000 associates of U.S. Cellular believe a wireless phone enhances people's lives and a wireless company should be in the business of bringing people together. U.S. Cellular has a wide range of monthly plans, including those with unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited free incoming calls and options to prepay. The company made the commitment to invest more than $4.5 million in teachers and schools during 2009 and 2010. Based in Chicago, U.S. Cellular is the nation's fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier, serving 6.2 million customers across the country. To learn more about the company visit one of its retail stores or uscellular.com.

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