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For more than 70 years, the Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire.

Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the National Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth as well as a voice for all of our nation’s young people. Over the decades, these individuals have exemplified the Boys & Girls Club mission and are proof to the impact Clubs make in transforming and saving kids’ lives. National Youth of the Year winners have achieved success in a variety of industries, including entertainment, politics, business and sports.

Becoming National Youth of the Year is an exciting and inspiring journey. Each year, thousands of Club teens participate in local, state and regional Youth of the Year events. Six teens, including five regional winners and a national military youth winner, advance to the National Youth of the Year Celebration, where one outstanding young person is named Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national teen spokesperson. The National Youth of the Year is a role model, leader and advocate for over 4.6 million youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs each year, and all of America’s young people.

In 2021, the Houston award was renamed Julius Young Youth of the Year in memory and in honor of Julius Young, Jr., who was elected Board Chairman of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) for 2020-2021 and passed away in September 2021. Young was BGCGH’s first Black board chair and “Club kid” and made a tremendous impact on the lives of Houston-area youth in the time he served. Robert Ellis of the Johnny Mitchell Club in Galveston received the inaugural award in 2021.

The Julius Young Youth of the Year Program and Award is generously presented by Chevron.

2023 Event Photos

Congratulations,
Ky’Saan Piatti!

2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Julius Young Youth of the Year

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Hurricane Harvey Relief

As we move into this recovery phase, we are assessing with our Club families to ensure they are safe and determine if there are any specific pressing needs such as supplies or counseling, and at the same time determine any new staffing gaps. We want every Club member to get back to some normalcy as soon as possible, and we know the Boys & Girls Clubs plays a tremendous role in establishing that normalcy.

Your donation will provide vital support to local children and teens in their greatest time of need. Funds will be used for immediate needs such as minor repairs to facilities and equipment that support the operations of the Clubs.