The National Youth of the Year program, Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier character and leadership initiative recognizes outstanding contributions to a Club member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club: as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. 

Participants are chosen on local and state levels, culminating with five regional winners meeting in Washington, D.C., to compete for the National Youth of the Year honor. (http://www.bgca.org/YOY/index.asp )