Since 1947, the Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens.
Becoming National Youth of the Year is an exciting and inspiring journey. Each year, thousands of Club teens participate in local, state, and regional Youth of the Year events. Six teens, including five regional finalists and the National Military Youth of the Year, advance for the National Youth of the Year, where one outstanding young person is named Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national teen spokesperson. The National Youth of the Year is a role model, leader, and advocate for the nearly four million youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs each year, and all of America’s young people.
2024 Maryland Youth of the Year Winners
Chandice
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Carroll County
Bryce
JB Andrews Youth Program
(Andrews Air Force Base Youth Center)
Chandice was selected because of her leadership qualities and engagement at the Club. Most importantly, she is the perfect representative of the ideals of Boys & Girls Clubs and shares her story about discovering herself at the Club. In recognition of her outstanding accomplishments, she was named as Baltimore Magazine’s 18 under 18 for 2024.
Bryce has been a major beam for his generation, and has made great advantages for his mental health and his future. He wants to be the next voice to help others overcome self-denial.
2024 Maryland Youth of the Year Finalists
A'shawnte
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Metropolitan Baltimore
Chandice
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Carroll County
Tyler
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Bryce
JB Andrews Youth Program
(Andrews Air Force Base Youth Center)
Lamia
Boys & Girls Clubs of
Harford and Cecil Counties
Yasmeen
Naval Air Station
Patuxent River