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Junior Youth of the Year

Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club teens.  Now Club members ages 10-13 have the chance to be named Junior Youth of the Year. To achieve the title of Junior Youth of the Year, youth must embody the values of leadership and service, academic excellence, healthy lifestyles and life and workforce readiness. They also should exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people.​

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14 amazing young leaders

42 combined years of Club service and participation

13 communities represented

months of commitment and dedication

1 BGCGW Junior Youth of the Year

The Dates You Need to Know

Weekly Candidate Sessions (mandatory-click here to go to  Zoom)

Session presentations will be available by clicking on the session topic. Please note it may take a moment to download the presentation. Click on the link below each session to access the Zoom recordings.  

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  • Candidate packets are due on January 28, 2026

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  •  2025-2026 JYOY Competition & Celebration on February 7, 2026 

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