Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Selects the 2026 Junior Youth of the Year Recipients
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta celebrated its Junior Youth of the Year representatives at a special ceremony honoring youth leadership, personal growth, and…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Hosts Etiquette Workshop for 2026 Youth of the Year Representatives
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta President & CEO Libby Saylor-Wright hosted the 2026 Youth of the Year candidates for an etiquette and networking…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta 2026 Youth of the Year Hosts Announced
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will host its annual Youth of the Year Gala on November 6, 2026, at the InterContinental Buckhead…
Meet Sherie: Youth of the Year for James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club
Sherie is a 14-year-old freshman who credits her Club for helping her overcome her smart mouth and former argumentative personality.
Meet Tatum: Youth of the Year for John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
Tatum is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta helping her mentally with overcoming her emotions.
Meet Wynter: Youth of the Year for Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club
Wynter is a 16-year-old junior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to become a better person in any way she can with…
Meet Sergio: Youth of the Year for Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club
Sergio is a 18-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping him overcome his self-contradiction and showed him that his…
Meet Lyra: Youth of the Year for A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club
Lyra is a 16-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping her overcome the challenge of finding her voice and…
Meet Joy: Youth of the Year for Flint River Boys & Girls Club
Joy is a 17-year-old senior who credits her Club for challenging her to step out of her comfort zone. They taught me to embrace challenges…
Meet Jannaco: Youth of the Year for Warren Boys & Girls Club
Jannaco is a 17-year-old senior who credits the Club with helping him overcome getting in trouble a lot in the past. As well as participating…
Meet Gabriel: Youth of the Year for East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club
Gabriel is a 16-year-old junior who credits the Club with helping him with his fear of making new friends, speaking up for himself, expressing himself,…
Meet Da’Shawn: Youth of the Year for At Promise South Boys & Girls Club
Da’Shawn is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta achieving his goal of becoming college and career ready.
Meet Gabriella: Youth of the Year for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club
Gabriella is a 17-year-old senior who credits the Club with helping her become a strong, and confident leader.
Meet Amani: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club
Amani is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping her overcome anxiety and being self-conscious.
Meet Jaden: Youth of the Year for A.W. Tony Matthews Boys & Girls Club
Jaden is a 15-year-old sophomore who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for helping him overcome the fear of public speaking. With the…
Meet LonDahn: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club
LonDahn (pronounced London) is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping her overcome her fear of public speaking.
