Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) 2022-2023 Youth of the Year Elias Dennis was named Boys & Girls Club of America’s Georgia State Youth of the Year! He received a $5,000 scholarship from Georgia Power Foundation and will represent BGCMA at the Southeast Regionals in June.
A true testament to his tenacity, Elias has represented our Flint River Community Center Boys & Girls Club at the local level for two consecutive years. In 2021, he was named runner up. In 2022, he earned BGCMA’s highest honor. Elias is a leader who strives for excellence and sets a very high standard for himself and for those around him. His pursuit of excellence is evident in his vigorous course load as a junior at Elite Scholars Academy and through his unmatched work ethic. Elias aspires to be a veterinarian and to own animal clinics. He credits his experience as a L.I.N.K. (Leaders in Nature’s Kingdom) member and camp counselor at BGCMA’s Camp Kiwanis with helping him realize his love for animals. Last summer, he made significant strides towards his career path after landing a paid internship at Banfield Pet Hospital, where he continues to work part-time. A true entrepreneur, he also runs a yard-care business.
“I cannot pinpoint one single Club experience that has impacted my journey, because the Boys & Girls Club as a whole has changed my life for the better. My journey from the Jesse Draper Club, Camp Kiwanis and now the Flint River Club has helped boost my inner confidence, given me a platform to express myself, and provided opportunities to share my knowledge and skills with youth of all ages and backgrounds.” – Elias Dennis
Please help BGCMA congratulate Elias, his mother Roshunnia Dennis, former Flint River Club Executive Director Amelia Davis, as well as BGCMA mentors and staff on a job well done.
Next up: Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Southeast Region Youth of the Year Celebration!
