Youth of the Year 2023: Legacy of Impact

Ricky is a 17-year-old senior who credits the Club with helping him stay out of trouble and make lifelong friends.…

Kemariyah is a 17-year-old junior who grew from reserved to confident leader. She mentors, leads service projects, and supports younger…

Robert is a 17-year-old senior who’s grown as a leader through Club responsibilities and holiday volunteer events. He brings friends…

Briana is a 15-year-old sophomore who values the Club as a place to learn, grow, and make friends. Inspired by…

Amani is a 16-year-old junior who found authenticity and leadership through Keystone and Legacy Leaders. She volunteers citywide, mentors at…

Fatima is a 16-year-old junior, Keystone vice president, Teen Ambassador, and Youth of the Year. The Club helped her overcome…

Willie is a 17-year-old senior who grew at Harland through leadership and hosting Club events. He’s explored colleges aligned with…

Darreona is a 17-year-old senior who learned teamwork, life skills, and confidence at her Club. She volunteers at the front…

Louise is a 17-year-old senior who grew her confidence after time in foster care. A Youth of the Year honoree,…

Lyra is a 15-year-old sophomore active at Camp Kiwanis and Barksdale. She overcame bullying and anxiety, became an F.I.T., and…

Zoe is a 15-year-old sophomore who grew into a confident speaker and artist through Barksdale’s programs. She tutors, staffs the…

Naisha is a 17-year-old senior who found a safe space to be herself at the Club. She volunteers across theater…

Serigne is a 17-year-old senior who found leadership through Keystone and CS Club. He advocated with government leaders to protect…

Jaylynn is a 15-year-old sophomore at At-Promise West and KIPP Soul. The Club’s diverse environment helped him open up and…

Adiya is a 17-year-old senior who found confidence through Club programs like Money Matters and SAT prep. She volunteers with…

Meet Daejah: Youth of the Year for At-Promise South Boys & Girls Club

Adiya is a 17-year-old senior who found confidence through Club programs like Money Matters and SAT prep. She volunteers with…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) is honored to announce Terrance L.P. of the Douglas County Boys &…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) is proud to announce its 2024-2025 Youth of the Year (YOY) celebration,…

Meet Louise: Youth of the Year for Flint River Community Center Club. 16-year-old junior at Mundys Mill High School and…

Meet Gerald: Youth of the Year for Newnan/Coweta Club. 17-year-old senior at East Coweta High School and a new member…

Meet Kendall: Youth of the Year for Anderson Club. is a 15-year-old sophomore at Marietta High School and has been…

Meet Serigne: Youth of the Year for A. W. “Tony” Matthews Club. 16-year-old junior at South Cobb High School and…

Meet Kaleel : Youth of the Year for Michael A. Grant Club. 17-year-old senior at Pebblebrook High School and an…

Meet Luis : Youth of the Year for William M. and Betty E. Small Boys & Girls Club. 15-year-old sophomore…

Meet Charlaye : Youth of the Year for East DeKalb Club Boys & Girls Club. 16-year-old junior at Miller Grove…

Meet Camille : Youth of the Year for At-Promise – South Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at Carver Early…

Meet Mikayla: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club. 16-year-old 10th grader at South Atlanta…

Meet Christian: Youth of the Year for Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at McDonough High School and…

Meet Mamadou: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at Central Gwinnett High School and…

Meet Alexandrine: Youth of the Year for A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at McDonough High School…

Meet Kymora: Youth of the Year for East Dekalb Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old high school senior at Rockdale County…

Meet Alexander: Youth of the Year for A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club. 15-year-old sophomore at Heritage High School…

Meet Nicole: Youth of the Year for Warren Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old senior at Southwest DeKalb High School and…

Meet Dexer: Youth of the Year for Jesse DraperBoys & Girls Club. 14-year-old freshman at Westlake High School and has…

Meet Michael: Youth of the Year for John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club. 17-year-old junior at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) is honored to announce Jaden T. of the A.W. Tony Matthews Boys…

Meet Arianna: Youth of the Year for Anderson Club Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Club.

Meet Yasmine: Youth of the Year for At-Promise South Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Club. Yasmine is a 16-year-old…