
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Selects the 2026 Junior Youth of the Year Recipients
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta celebrated its Junior Youth of the Year representatives at a special ceremony honoring youth leadership, personal growth, and…
By BGCMA
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Hosts Etiquette Workshop for 2026 Youth of the Year Representatives
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta President & CEO Libby Saylor-Wright hosted the 2026 Youth of the Year candidates for an etiquette and networking…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta 2026 Youth of the Year Hosts Announced
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will host its annual Youth of the Year Gala on November 6, 2026, at the InterContinental Buckhead…
By BGCMAMeet Sherie: Youth of the Year for James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club
Sherie is a 14-year-old freshman who credits her Club for helping her overcome her smart mouth and former argumentative personality.
By BGCMAMeet Tatum: Youth of the Year for John H. Harland Boys & Girls Club
Tatum is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta helping her mentally with overcoming her emotions.
By BGCMAMeet Wynter: Youth of the Year for Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club
Wynter is a 16-year-old junior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to become a better person in any way she can with…
By BGCMAMeet Sergio: Youth of the Year for Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club
Sergio is a 18-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping him overcome his self-contradiction and showed him that his…
By BGCMAMeet Lyra: Youth of the Year for A.R. “Gus” Barksdale Boys & Girls Club
Lyra is a 16-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping her overcome the challenge of finding her voice and…
By BGCMAMeet Joy: Youth of the Year for Flint River Boys & Girls Club
Joy is a 17-year-old senior who credits her Club for challenging her to step out of her comfort zone. They taught me to embrace challenges…
By BGCMAMeet Jannaco: Youth of the Year for Warren Boys & Girls Club
Jannaco is a 17-year-old senior who credits the Club with helping him overcome getting in trouble a lot in the past. As well as participating…
By BGCMAMeet Gabriel: Youth of the Year for East DeKalb Boys & Girls Club
Gabriel is a 16-year-old junior who credits the Club with helping him with his fear of making new friends, speaking up for himself, expressing himself,…
By BGCMAMeet Da’Shawn: Youth of the Year for At Promise South Boys & Girls Club
Da’Shawn is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta achieving his goal of becoming college and career ready.
By BGCMAMeet Gabriella: Youth of the Year for Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club
Gabriella is a 17-year-old senior who credits the Club with helping her become a strong, and confident leader.
By BGCMAMeet Amani: Youth of the Year for Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club
Amani is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping her overcome anxiety and being self-conscious.
By BGCMAMeet Jaden: Youth of the Year for A.W. Tony Matthews Boys & Girls Club
Jaden is a 15-year-old sophomore who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta for helping him overcome the fear of public speaking. With the…
By BGCMA
Meet LonDahn: Youth of the Year for Joseph B. Whitehead Boys & Girls Club
LonDahn (pronounced London) is a 17-year-old senior who credits Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta with helping her overcome her fear of public speaking.
By BGCMAMeet Jamerica: Youth of the Year for A. Worley Brown Boys & Girls Club
Jamerica is a 17-year-old senior who credits the Club with helping her establish a sense of self and supporting her to be more open to…
By BGCMA

2026 After School Registration Now Open!
When the school day ends, the opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive continue at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Our afterschool program provides…
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