Congratulations Alara & Evangelina!
Congratulations to Alara, our 2024-2025 Youth of the Year winner, and to Evangelina, our 2024-2025 runner-up! Both Alara and Evangelina have shown outstanding dedication, leadership, and resilience, inspiring everyone at our Club and in the community. Their achievements and passion make them incredible role models, and we’re excited to see all they will accomplish. Join us in celebrating their success and future endeavors!
More About Youth of the Year
Youth of the Year is a Boys & Girls Clubs of the Fox Valley premier recognition event that celebrates the extraordinary achievements of youth served by the Club, age 14-18. The process involves a written application with essays, an interview with the Youth of the Year judges the evening before the event, and the delivery of their speech at Youth of the Year.
Added: Deleted: Candidates for Youth of the Year are selected based on their values of leadership, service, academic performance, and healthy lifestyles. In their speeches, candidates share their stories, vision for America’s youth, and how their Club Experience empowers them to find their voice and achieve success through mentorship and guidance with caring adults.
