
Youth of the Year
Celebrating Youth Leadership & Impact!


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What is
Youth of the Year?
Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.
Benefits of the Youth of the Year Program
The program provides teens with opportunities to develop and hone their leadership skills through various activities and experiences within and outside the Club.
Youth of the Year recognizes and celebrates academic achievement, motivating teens to strive for higher educational attainment and future success.
The program emphasizes the importance of healthy living, encouraging teens to make positive choices and adopt healthy habits.
Youth of the Year participants are recognized at local, state, regional, and national levels, culminating in the selection of a National Youth of the Year.
Boys & Girls Clubs provide scholarships to Youth of the Year participants and finalists, helping them to pursue their education and career goals.
The National Youth of the Year serves as a spokesperson for Boys & Girls Club youth, representing their voices and perspectives on a national stage.
Youth of the Year winners inspire their peers and other young people to embrace leadership, service, and academic excellence, fostering a culture of positive change within the Clubs.
Participating in the Youth of the Year program can lead to significant personal growth, as teens learn valuable life skills, build confidence, and develop a sense of purpose.
Mic Drop allows candidates to sharpen their public speaking skills, gain confidence speaking in front of crowds and perfect the art of owning the stage in any setting.
Networking is crucial for our youth as it helps them build relationships, access opportunities, and develop their careers. This program provides access to mentors, potential employers, and valuable resources, allowing them to learn, grow, and advance professionally. Networking also fosters confidence, builds strong relationships, and helps them navigate the complexities of the professional world.
The program unlocks opportunities to travel, meet and mingle with other Teens–teaching valuable life skills, and exposing them to new cultural and social experiences.

Voices That Matter
Youth of the Year Club Member Testaments
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Recognizing young leaders
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Youth of the Year

The “Youth of the Year” scholarship is a recognition program, primarily associated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, that awards scholarships and recognition to outstanding young people. It highlights and celebrates the achievements of Club members who embody leadership, service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. The program operates at local, state, regional, and national levels, with the National Youth of the Year receiving significant financial awards.
Congratulations to Roosevelt!
2025

Introducing our 2025
Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County
Youth of the Year
Lester H. White Club /
NFL YET Center!

Meet our BGCBC
2025 Youth of the Year Finalists!


Emma,
Marti Huizenga Club

Roosevelt,
Lester H. White Club

Nicholas,
JM Family Teen Center

Ben,
Carver Ranches Club

Luigi,
Fred DeLuca Teen Center

Sharriah,
Harold “Hackie” Reitman M.D. Center

Lorenzo,
Florence A. De George Club

Nylah,
Gary Wendt Teen Center

Samiyah,
Rita & Rick Case Club

Kaleb,
Thomas D. Stephanis Club

Nahshon,
Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center

Jamarie,
Lauderhill Club
Check out some of our previous Gala Images featured in our Youth of the Year Gala Program below

JOIN US IN 2026 FOR OUR YOUTH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION!
You, too, can join an inspiring community of young change-makers. To learn more about Youth of the Year sponsorship opportunities, please click below or contact Anith Benjamin at Abenjamin@bgcbc.org.