Congratulations to our 
2024 Texas Youth of the Year Mariah from Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio and Texas Military Youth of the Year Leandra from JBSA Ft. Sam Houston Youth Programs



Congratulations to all of our 2024 Youth of the Year contestants 

Elizabeth Note
Leila Darling
Mitchell Ledet IV
Leandra Garcia
Valerie Rodriguez Ventura
Jasony Ford
Amber Stockdale
Katherine Posada
Haiden J. Perales
Abigail Childers
Erika Ramirez
Emily Chen
Christian A. Campbell
Jonathan Salazar
NiKolas B. Rogers
Jose Alvarez
Marley Archie
Eve Johnson
Damenik Reyes
Amanda Alvarado
Mariah Fernandez
Abigail Rosalez
Camilo Vazquez
Isaac Edwards



2024 State Summit - Youth of the Year Sponsors
Gold Sponsors: Sylvan Learning Centers, Planet Fitness Partners, SWALM Endowment, Edmentum

Silver Sponsors: National University, Blue Origin Club for the Future, American Electric Power Texas, Maxim Ventures, Lone Star Legacy

Bronze Sponsors: Arnold Public Affairs, Favorite Brands/L&F Distributors, PepsiCo Foundation Food for Good

Copper Sponsor: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, HEB

VENDOR PARTNERS:
Platinum Vendors: American Heart Association-Heart Corp, Paxis Institute, Lemon Perfect, Blue Cross Blue Shield, National University

Gold Vendors: Department of State Health Services, PepsiCo Foundation Food for Good, TX Comptroller Office, The Redwoods Group, Texas Farm Bureau, Club Cast, Kid-Grit










Program Overview 
Since 1947, 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. 

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 of 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.

Process
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 finalists and the National Military Youth of the Year, advance to Washington, D.C., for the National Youth of the Year Gala & Celebration Dinner, 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 the nearly four million youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs each year, and all of America’s young people.


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