Youth of the Year Gala

Youth Gala

What is Youth of the Year?

Preparing youth for the great futures

Youth of the Year is a four-month long leadership development program that celebrates the remarkable lives of Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley members who have distinguished themselves by rising above challenging circumstances. Throughout the program, Youth of the Year candidates will practice public speaking, essay writing, team building, and more. At the Youth of the Year Gala, each finalist will share their story with the entire Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley community, and one youth will be awarded the title of Citywide Youth of the Year.

The judging process includes evaluating the nominees’ academic performance, personal statements, two references, assessing public speaking skills, and one-on-one interviews with candidates. The Citywide Youth of the Year receives a college scholarship and the opportunity to advance to Boys & Girls Clubs’ Northern California Youth of the Year competition.

Event Details

Club Alumni Sponsor
  • ASML
  • Enrst & Young
  • Warmenhoven Family Foundation
City of San Jose
  • Councilmember David
  • CohenCouncilmember Domingo
  • CandelasCouncilmember Omar
  • TorresCouncilmember Peter
  • OrtizCouncilmember Sergio Jimenez
Great Futures Sponsors
  • Gallagher
  • Peninsula Building Materials
Bar Sponsor
  • The Ford Store Morgan HIll
Club Experience Sponsors
  • Community Bank of the Bay
  • Cindy & Dan Phillips
  • Fremont Bank
  • Hoge Fenton
  • Hoover Krepelka, LLP
  • Pacific Ridge Builders
  • PwC
  • Republic Services
  • Sheryl & Dave Heacock
  • UA Local Union #393
  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation

Honor Deserving Teens

Hear from our Youth of the Year Finalists as they share their inspiring stories of how the Club helped them overcome adversity.

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Watch the Event Video

Relive all of the night’s festivities with our exclusive night-of highlight video.

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Experience The Club

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There is no greater gift than one that prepares our young people for great futures.

The Gala brings together community and business leaders who believe in inspiring and empowering all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and cariThe Gala brings together community and business leaders who believe in inspiring and empowering all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults.ng adults.

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