U.S. Cellular Searches for The Future of Good with a Call for Nominations
National Wireless Carrier Pledges $160,000 to Support 16 Youth Initiatives Impacting Communities Across the
Country
On Giving Tuesday, U.S. Cellular’s The Future of Good program returns for its fourth year, to champion and invest in youth who
are doing good in their communities by raising awareness for their causes and increasing their impact through financial
contributions. This year, from November 27, 2018 through January 8, 2019, adults are encouraged to visit
TheFutureofGood.com to nominate youth ages six through 15, who are making an impact in U.S. Cellular’s communities.
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Following the nomination phase, 16 youth under age 16 will be recognized for doing extraordinary acts of good in their
communities, and will receive $10,000 each to put toward their cause. The winners will be announced in February 2019, and
their stories will be featured on
TheFutureofGood.com.
“At U.S. Cellular, we celebrate and recognize youth who have a positive impact and set an example of what it means to truly help
local communities,” said Grant Leech, vice president of brand marketing at U.S. Cellular. “In years past we’ve seen extraordinary
examples of giving back from young humanitarians, and this year we look forward to featuring stories of how young humanitarians are
using wireless technology to enhance their efforts and to show first-hand how youth are connecting to the good in all of us.”
To enter, nominators should visit TheFutureofGood.com and provide a brief essay that describes the nominee’s cause, how it is
helping to make his/her community a better place, and how the nominee uses wireless connectivity or technology to further his/her
cause. Nominees must not turn 16 before February 28, 2019.
For more information on eligibility and to view official program rules, please visit
TheFutureOfGood.com.
About U.S. Cellular
U.S. Cellular is the fifth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and
industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier offers coverage where the other
carriers don't and a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local
businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. For the fifth time in a row, U.S. Cellular has the Highest Wireless
Network Quality Performance, according to J.D. Power’s twice-annual U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, and 99 percent
of customers have access to 4G LTE speeds. To learn more about U.S. Cellular, visit one of its retail stores or
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Natalie Blackmond
Public Relations Counsel
Office: 312-228-6851
natalie.blackmond@ketchum.com
Katie Frey
U.S. Cellular Media Relations
Office: 773-355-3275
Katie.Frey@uscellular.com
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