Youth of the Year Archive Page (past award recipients)
Youth of the Year 2006 Oscar Duncan:
Oscar Duncan and to all
Youth of the Year nominees: Paraleese Lindsey, Taja Young.
Taja, Oscar, and Paraleese
Oscar showed outstanding leadership skills and desire to be successful both
in life and school. Good Luck Oscar, both for a wonderful Senior year and
your future endeavors.
Also honored on the same night were: Robert Port, Mo Po Entertainment
for Community Partner, Tony Palermo, Tony P’s Dockside Grill
as Community Leader and Mary Richert (Sparky) for Community Spark Plug
Award. Congratulations to all!
2006 Youth of the Year (click on photos to enlarge)
Mary Richert and
Mark Antonio Grant
2006
2006 Youth of the Year
Oscar Duncan with Mom
2006 Youth of the Year
Group with Oscar Duncan
2006 Youth of the Year
Group photo
Tony Palermo and
JR Dzubak
Robert Port and
Armando Diaz
"Board of Governer,
James A. Collins presenting Ameer Ghanie the Boys &
Girls Club of Venice 2001 Youth of the Year Award."
Youth
of the Year - The Youth of the Year Program
is the Boys & Girls Club Movement’s premier youth
recognition program for Club members ages 14-18. The program
promotes and celebrates their service to the Club, community,
family, academic performance, spiritual values, life goals,
poise and public speaking. The Club’s local Youth of
the Year is awarded a $1,000 scholarship and participates
in a state competition. State winners participate in a regional
competition. Each regional winner receives a $5,000 scholarship
and competes on a national level. The National Youth of the
Year receives an additional $10,000 scholarship and is installed
by the President of the United States.
(click on photos to zoom
2001 Youth of the Year Ceremony
Board President, Milton Swimmer presenting Matthew
Gray the Boys & Girls Club of Venice 2002 Youth of the
Year Award
