Youth of the Year

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:

• Junior Youth of the Year – Leadership Readiness Program, and
• Youth of the Year – Leadership Development Program

Each year the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County selects one outstanding youth between the ages of 14 and 18 to represent our organization as our Youth of the Year. The winning Ada County Youth of the Year will win a scholarship from Micron and will compete for the title of Idaho Youth of the Year against youth from the 5 other Idaho regional organizations. Should the Ada County youth win the state competition, he/she will go on to compete at the regional level and national level for a chance at more scholarships and national exposure and opportunities.