Congratulations to the 11 Boys & Girls Clubs of West Central Missouri members who were chosen as Junior Youth of the Year nominees! To be named a Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Club member can receive. Each of these nominees will compete for the Junior Youth of the Year title on January 31 at Liberty Center at the Youth of the Year event, presented by Inter-State Studio & Publishing.

The CLUB

Vivienne, 13, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she is very positive and outgoing, helps her peers with their homework and is a model member for Boys & Girls Club.

Cole Camp

Logan, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because he is respectful, responsible and cooperative. Logan always has a smile on his face and is eager to learn more. He’s our jokester at the Club Site and keeps everyone laughing.

Dresden

Oliver, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because he is a hard worker and is always willing to help his peers.

Green Ridge

Scarlett, 9, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she works well with her peers, is helpful, polite and kind to all. Scarlett always completes the tasks given to her in a timely manner while also providing younger members with help. She does a great job finding the good in all situations and helps to create a positive environment at the Club.

Horace Mann

Abigail, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she enjoys and participates in programs. Abigail loves helping out and hanging out with her peers.

La Monte

Mackinzie, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she shows great leadership skills at the Club, always jumping in to help and focusing on her homework during Power Hour. Mackinzie also is a great helper for her younger peers.

Leeton

Diesel, 11, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because he is a natural born leader; he can sit back and observe the room and know when to jump into action to support staff or help his peers. Diesel is very honest, never without an opinion or idea and is an amazing listener. He’s a responsible member of our Club family and upholds the meaning of integrity at the Leeton Site.

Parkview

Brooklyn, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she is a good friend to all, kind to others and works hard on everything she tries.

Skyline

Bryson, 10, was chosen as Youth of the Year because he is a great role model for his peers and loves to help younger members stay on task. If Club staff could describe Bryson with one word, it would be “trustworthy.”

Smithton

Emma, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she encourages collaboration amongst her peers, is eager to learn and is always helpful to staff.

Washington

America, 10, was chosen as a Youth of the Year candidate because she consistently exhibits leaderships at the Club. She’s very kind and caring and helps staff with whatever it needed.