Boys & Girls Clubs of America Recognizes Bahrain Teen as 2024 National Military Youth of the Year
2024年8月16日 - 2:35AM
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Taylor R. from Naval Support Activity Bahrain
receives $20,000 college scholarship and the official Boys &
Girls Clubs of America 2024 National Military Youth of the Year
title.
Selected from five exceptional global finalists from Boys &
Girls Clubs of America Military-affiliated Youth Centers across the
nation and around the world, Taylor R. from Naval Support Activity
Bahrain achieves the 2024 National Military Youth of the Year title
from Boys & Girls Clubs of America receiving an additional
$20,000 scholarship to support his future endeavors.
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2024 National Military Youth of the Year,
Taylor R. celebrates his recognition after being honored in
Washington D.C. by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, alongside
National Sponsors of Youth of the Year, Toyota and Kohl's Cares.
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Emceed by American TV personality and Emmy-nominated host Amy
Vanderoef, the celebration featured inspiring teen speeches and
performances. Lorraine Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operations Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, delivering
a thought-provoking and impactful address, highlighting and
congratulating the teen’s accomplishment and impact of the
organization’s mission.
“Each year, we are thrilled to celebrate our young people who
demonstrate outstanding commitment to character, leadership and
service in and around their installations and Youth Centers,” said
Lorraine Orr, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations
Officer. “Taylor’s accomplishments are a powerful example of why
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is so committed to enhancing
community and igniting opportunity for military-connected young
people. We wish Taylor many congratulations.”
From Taylor’s beginnings at a Youth Center in Rota, Spain to his
deepened involvement in Bahrain, Taylor has consistently sought to
create positive change in his community. Taylor was actively
engaged in various leadership roles within Boys & Girls Club’s
Youth Centers, largely influenced by his father’s role as Director
of Child and Youth Programs. As a leader in the community, he
revived the Youth Center’s teen leadership and service program,
providing key administrative support for the summer teen hire
program. His experiences across cultural settings have not only
shaped his identity but also reinforced the universal importance of
respect, hard work and global unity.
“From my start as a Youth Center member, to being a leader and
staff member, I’ve seen it from every angle and my opinion remains
the same. Having my Youth Center makes a positive difference for
any and everyone involved,” Taylor shares. “It’s a place to
discover similarities in a foreign environment that promotes the
growth of an open mindset and personal confidence.”
Taylor’s journey is one that shows the transformative power of
stability, community and leadership serving as a powerful reminder
that no matter where life takes you, the support of a strong
community can inspire personal growth and leadership. Prior to
receiving this honor, Taylor R. earned $22,500 in college
scholarships awarded through the state and regional levels of the
Military Youth of the Year program. Being named the National
Military Youth of the Year comes with an additional $20,000 for
college, bringing his total scholarship amount to $42,500.
“My omnidirectional experience with my Youth Center taught me
that growth in youth comes through a caring and trained staff. I
believe that commonality fosters respect, and respect creates
trust. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has turned me into the
confident, forward-thinking leader that I am today, and I am
honored to represent the military-connected youth across the nation
and overseas."
The National Military Youth of the Year is a part of Boys &
Girls Clubs of America's National Youth of the Year program for
members of Clubs and Youth Centers. On September 18, Taylor R. will
travel to Atlanta to join fellow Youth of the Year finalists from
each U.S. region to compete for the title of National Youth of the
Year. The National Youth of the Year winner will receive an
additional $50,000 scholarship and the opportunity to act as a
spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, representing
over 3 million Club kids and teens.
Toyota and Kohl’s Cares are the National Sponsors of Youth of
the Year, sharing a dedication to empowering America’s youth to
reach their full potential. Toyota is committed to partnering with
Boys & Girls Clubs of America to ensure local Clubs provide
life-enhancing opportunities for kids and teens to explore, develop
and apply the essential skills they need to be successful in life
and work; and Kohl’s is committed to partnering with Boys &
Girls Clubs of America to ensure Clubs provide staff training and
curriculum updates focused on trauma-informed care and help kids
build great futures through necessary well-being skills.
For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of America and
the outstanding teens recognized in the Youth of the Year program
visit www.bgca.org/programs/youth-of-the-year/.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America: For more than
160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has
provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs
offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact
youth development programs on a daily basis during critical
non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes
academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy
lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people
through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located
in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the
country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth
Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national
headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys &
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Eliza Lynch Boys & Girls Clubs of America
elynch@bgca.org, 203-522-7010