Youth of the Year 2026

    Meet Xavier: Youth of the Year for William M. & Betty E. Small Boys & Girls Club

    Xavier is a 16-year-old sophomore who credits the Club with helping him with public speaking, growing emotionally, and increasing his…

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    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.

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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