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2016 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB YOUTH OF THE YEAR CONTENDERS WITH ACADEMY AWARD WINNING ACTRESS, VIOLA DAVIS,
AT THE 4TH ANNUAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION AT ARTIS-NAPLES.
EDUCATION & CAREER $5,000

Cocktail reception, reserved dinner seating for four with Youth
of the Year nominee, reserved program seating for four, recognition ABOUT YOUTH OF THE YEAR
on website and in event program, half-page advertisement in event Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls
program, inclusion in all marketing materials. Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating
FITNESS & RECREATION $1,000 the extraordinary achievements of Club teens. Club members
who earn the Youth of the Year title embody the values of
Cocktail reception, reserved dinner seating for one, reserved pro- leadership service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles.
gram seating for one, recognition in event program. They exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have
THE ARTS $500 on the lives of young people. Local clubs recognize members
ages 14 to 18 as Youth of the Month winners and select a
Full page advertisement in event program; $300 - half-page adver-
Youth of the Year, who then participates in state competitions.
tisement in event program. State winners each receive a $5,000 scholarship and advance to
Tickets to attend the Youth of the Year (program only) are
regional competitions. Regional winners receive an additional
$25 per person. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in Artis-Naples’
$10,000 college scholarship, renewable for four years up to
Hayes Hall. All proceeds raised will support the Boys & Girls $40,000. Six youth, including five regional winners and a military
Club five core program areas.
winner, advance to the National Youth of the Year competition
For additional information or to purchase tickets for the for a chance at an additional scholarship of $25,000, renewable
Youth of the Year event, please visit www.bgccc.com or contact
up to $100,000 for four years. The National Youth of the Year
239.325.1765.
represents all Boys & Girls Club youth.
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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