Boys & Girls Club holds third annual Youth of the Year Celebration

Christian Davis, Amy Sedlacek

Christian Davis, Amy Sedlacek

The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County recently held the Third Annual Youth of the Year Celebration at Artis-Naples with special guest and Boys & Girls Club alumni, Sugar Ray Leonard. More than 500 attended the event centered on the remarkable accomplishments of 20 local Youth of the Year nominees. Evening highlights included a cocktail hour with vocal and dance performances by Club members, motivational speech given by Sugar Ray Leonard and announcement of the 2015 Youth of the Year winner, Jesus Vilas.

Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program for club members and was established to foster young people’s character, personal growth and leadership qualities. To participate in the program, candidates must be nominated, present a variety of speeches and gather letters of support.

Community leaders serve as local judges who ultimately choose the Yo

Christine Flynn, Terrance Flynn, Dorothy H. Baker

Christine Flynn, Terrance Flynn, Dorothy H. Baker

uth of the Year winner from three finalists. Youth of the Year winner, Jesus Vilas will go on to compete statewide, regionally and nationally to receive up to $50,000 in college scholarships and installment by the President of the United States.

The Boys & Girls Club of Collier County (BGCCC) is a non-profit, youth development organization, which annually serves 3,000 of the most at-risk children and teens in Collier County. The Club provides a safe, positive place where local youth can acquire: academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. The Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to its mission, which is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County or to arrange a tour, call 239.325.1700 or visit www.bgccc.com.

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