Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester to Host 21st Annual Humanitarian Award Dinner

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) will host its 21st annual Humanitarian Award Dinner on Saturday, June 6 at the Hilton Westchester, honoring former executive director, Brian Skanes, as “Humanitarian of the Year.”

Skanes, who served as the Club’s leader for 21 years, left the organization this spring to continue making an impact with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as Director of Major Metro Services. Under Skanes’ direction, the BGCNW was established as one of the most respected youth service organizations in Westchester County, enriching thousands of children’s lives over the course of his two-decade long tenure.

“The Humanitarian Dinner is a celebration of Brian’s tremendous leadership and impressive career,” said Alyzza Ozer, CEO. “It is also an opportunity to recognize the outstanding achievements of Club youth who are exemplary members of the community and a true reflection of the Club’s impact.”

The John Beach Award, also presented during the gala to an exceptional Club supporter, will be awarded to TD Bank for its generous funding of the Club’s youth programming and services.

Additionally, the 2015 “Youth of the Year” will be awarded to teen Club member Nethmi DeSilva, who has demonstrated leadership, commitment and dedication to school, home, family and community. The memorial Chris Cutri Award will be given to member Cameron Rosen.

The gala will feature live and silent fundraising auctions, a cocktail reception, plated dinner, special tribute journal, live band, and more. The event is open to all, and former Club members, parents and volunteers are especially encouraged to attend. Individual tickets begin at $350; sponsorship opportunities range up to $50,000. To purchase tickets or sponsorships, visit www.bgcnw.com/events.

For more information, please contact Solveig McShea at smcshea@bgcnw.com or call 914-666-8069.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester:
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is dedicated to its mission to inspire and enable young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. A non-profit organization established in 1939, the Club has served more than 100,000 youth and welcomed nearly 10,000 volunteers, staff and board members over the years. Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the Club’s 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, two computer labs, Teen Center, as well as a full-service kitchen serving more than 200 meals per day. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester currently serves 1,700 boys and girls ages 18 months to 18 years, from more than 40 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Photo Caption: Brian Skanes, “Humanitarian of the Year,” with Nethmi DeSilva, “Youth of the Year,” who will be honored at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester’s 21st annual Humanitarian Award Dinner June 6 at the Hilton Westchester.