The Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County will hold its annual Youth of the Year Dinner on Tuesday, March 25, at Educational Testing Service in Princeton. Eleven Boys & Girls Club teen members will vie to be named Youth of the Year.
Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can achieve. It recognizes service to the Club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character, life goals; poise; and public speaking ability.
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The winner earns a college scholarship and represents Mercer County at the New Jersey State Youth of the Year Program.
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The Youth of the Year Program consists of mentoring, essay writing, and public speaking. Each student is matched with both a Boys & Girls Club staff counselor and a community mentor, who provide ongoing guidance and encouragement.
To learn more about the Youth of the Year Program or to reserve a seat at the dinner, visit www.bgcmercer.org.
