Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Names 2022 Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida named Laniya F., a senior at Edward H. White High School, as the organization’s 2022 Youth of the Year which is the highest honor any Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The organization also named Descover R. as the Middle School Youth of the Year and Lauren M. and Kennadi N. as the Elementary Youths of the Year.
Each year, all 38 Clubs that make up Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida nominate up to three Youth of the Year candidates for elementary school, middle school, and high school categories. These Youth of the Year nominees represent their Boys & Girls Club in this competition, celebrating Club members’ academic achievements, leadership abilities and communication skills.
The rigorous selection process includes public speaking, personal essays and panel interviews with Youth of the Year Judges who select the most qualified finalist to serve as a role model, ambassador and spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs and their members.
This year’s nominees have worked tirelessly over the past few months and represent the positive voice and spirit of hope for Northeast Florida.