Programs

Youth of the Year: Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier youth recognition program promotes and celebrates Club members' service to Club, community and family; academic performance; moral character; life goals and poise and public speaking ability. The Youth of the Year program is most effective when used as a year-round tool for fostering young people's personal growth and leadership qualities.

Local Clubs recognize Youths of the Month and select a Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competition. State winners participate in regional competition. Five regional winners each receive a $5,000 scholarship and compete on the national level. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $10,000 scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States.

The Youth of the Year Program, in existence for more than 50 years, is sponsored by the Reader's Digest Association. Youth of the Year Program Kits are sent free of charge to Clubs each year.