Youth of the Year Celebration

Our Youth of the Year Celebration acknowledges teens ages 14-18 for their achievements in leadership, service, and academic excellence. They exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.

Along with announcing our overall Youth of the Year, the evening also includes night horse racing, silent and live auctions, a wine wall, sit down dinner, entertainment, and dancing with a live band.

Youth of the Year is not only the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, it is also the most esteemed youth leadership awards nationally. The Youth of the Year acknowledges teens ages 14-18 for their achievements in leadership, service, and academic excellence. Teens are recognized and celebrated based on their embodiment of the values of leadership service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. They exemplify the critical impact that Boys Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.