Honoring Excellence: Jr. Youth of the Year Award Goes to a Remarkable Young Star in St. Louis.
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The winner represents the Club in the state competition in Jefferson City, Missouri
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) proudly announces the winner of the 2025 Jr. Youth of the Year (JRYOY) award: 13-year-old Camryn W., a member of the BGC Adams Park Club.
The Jr. Youth of the Year program develops leadership skills in young members aged 10 to 13 within the club environment. Camryn is actively involved in numerous Club programs at Adams Park and has an excellent attendance record. This marks Camryn’s second consecutive year receiving the title of Jr. Youth of the Year.
A panel of judges evaluate each candidate based on their essay, interview, and speech. The judging panel included: – Larry Young, Head Softball Coach at Harris-Stowe State University, and Arianna Blakemore, Founder of Ancient Healing Root, Holistic Health Coach, Herbalist, and Farmer.
“Congratulations to Camryn for achieving the Jr. Youth of the Year title for the second year. She is consistently stepping out of her comfort zone and demonstrating the courage to develop her leadership, writing, and public speaking skills. We are proud of her,” said BGCSTL President/CEO Brandon Williams.
Camryn will represent BGCSTL in the state competition in Jefferson City, Missouri, next month.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.
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