2022 Youth of the Year Community Celebration to be Held Feb 4
The 2022 Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) Youth of the Year will be named Friday, February 4 at 7:00 pm. This year’s community celebration will be held at the Rajinder S. Manhas Activity Center (RMAC) Branch of BGCTC. This celebration will honor some of the most inspiring Club teens in Thurston County. The evening’s program will feature local youth nominees sharing personal stories about how the Club experience shaped their journey of personal growth and helped foster their dreams for the future. The event is free and open to the community; however, registration is encouraged.
Meet the 2022 Youth of the Year Candidates:
Cara; Senior, North Thurston High School
Kaiden; Sophomore, Tenino High School
Sarah; Junior, Olympia High School
Zeke; Junior, Rochester High School
Lilly; 8th Grade, Tumwater Middle School
2022 Youth of the Year candidates (left to right): Cara, RMAC Branch; Kaiden, Tenino Branch; Sarah, Olympia Branch; Zeke, Rochester Branch; Lilly, Tumwater Branch
Friday, February 4, 2022 at 7 p.m.
RMAC Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
200 Sleater Kinney Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
The night culminates with one teen named the 2022 Thurston County Youth of the Year. The local awardee advances to the Washington state Youth of the Year and possible regional and national competitions, with scholarships awarded at various levels of advancement.
Financial support for the Youth of the Year program ensures a rich experience for youth. Several community organization and sponsors make the Youth of the Year program a reality for the teens we serve. Special thanks to this year’s Program Sponsor, Olympia Federal Savings, and Leadership Sponsors, Lacey Rotary Club, Team Agtarap, and Olympia Orthopaedic Associates.
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by contacting Tami Collins at tcollins@bgctc.org.
Youth of the Year honorees at any level — local, state, regional and national — are living proof that Great Futures Start Here at our Clubs. Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program for Club members, promoting service to Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; as well as poise and public speaking ability.