Being Junior Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club Middle School Member (6-8 grade) can achieve. The Junior Youth of the Year Program recognizes outstanding contributions to a member's family, school, community, and Boys & Girls Club. The Junior Youth of the Year Program encourages Middle School Club members to reach their full potential by achieving academic excellence, leading a healthy lifestyle, and embracing the values of leadership and service.  The Junior Youth of the Year honorees are shining examples and living proof that GREAT FUTURES Start at the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich.

Eligibility Requirements – Candidates Must: 

• Be a middle school student (Grades 6-8) in good standing at the Club and in school
• Maintain a 2.5 gpa or equivalent on their most recent report card
• Be a current member of Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich
• Have been a Club member for at least one full year
• Youth of the Year Program

Application Requirments:

• Write an essay on "How has your Boys & Girls Club experience helped you grow as an individual." The essay should be no longer than 700 words, double spaced. All grammar and sentence structure will be considered.

• Only 12 applicants will be selected to be interviewed.

• Use of A.I. is NOT PERMITTED for this application.

 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026

Applicants will be interviewed by Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich full time staff, part time staff and community leaders in January 2026.

A winner will then be selected to represent the Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich inside the Club, in the Greenwich community and in the State of CT Junior Youth of the Year competition.

GOOD LUCK!