Upcoming events.
Arkansas Youth of the Year
ARKANSAS YOUTH OF THE YEAR: Boys & Girls Club youth are honored each year for their efforts in making their clubs and communities more positive places for everyone. Winners demonstrate service to club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and poise and public speaking ability. These high achievers personify the values and character of their hometown club. The competition is a life-changing experience for these amazing youth.
Arkansas Youth of the Year
Join Boys & Girls Clubs from across the state as we recognize our youth and name the 2023 Arkansas State Youth of the Year.
For more information, please contact kmcdonald@bgca.org.
About the Youth of the Year Program:
Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.
In the 21st-century world and workplace, leadership skills such as communication, goal-setting and teamwork are essential for everyone - especially young people preparing to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. With a grassroots beginning in 1947, Youth of the Year has evolved into a comprehensive leadership development program, which includes:
Youth of the Month – Leadership Recognition Program
Junior Youth of the Year – Leadership Readiness Program, and
Youth of the Year – Leadership Development Program
More information about this year’s contestants TBA.
Legislative Luncheon
Boys & Girls Clubs across Arkansas will gather together with members of the Arkansas General Assembly to share about the impactful work and the importance of out of school time programming in Arkansas.