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Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nation’s young people.
The journey to being named National Youth of the Year begins locally and progresses to the state, regional and national levels. To achieve the title of Youth of the Year on any level, Club members must embody the values of leadership and service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles. They should exemplify the critical impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on the lives of young people
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BGCM Youth of the Year Erica Smith2019-20
BGCM Youth of YearApplication Packet2021
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PARTICIPANTS INFORMATION
First Name _____________ Last Name __________ Middle I. ___
Race: __________________________________
Home Phone______________ Email Address _____________________
Birthday ____________ (please include year)
Parent or Guardian _________________ Relationship: ___________
Parent or Guardian _________________ Relationship: ___________
Parent or Guardian Work Phone: _____________________________
Parent or Guardian E-mail: _________________________________
Home Address ____________________________________________
City ____________ State _____ Zip Code ____________
School Name ____________________________
Grade ______________
Club You Attend _________________________________
Length of Club Membership __________
What extra-curricular activities do you participate in? __________________
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST Applications must include each item noted below. To ensure the application is complete, check off each item on this page as you complete and upload it to the portal at NYOY.org.
Note: Once applications are submitted, they cannot be altered!
Participant Information Form
This includes the candidate bio. Help the nominee fill this form out, if needed. Submit the form on
https://bgcomaha.org/scholarship/ . You will scroll down on the site and see an option that states,
“Form Submission”
Essays
Essay instructions are included at the bottom of this application. Candidates should compose and
type their essay in Microsoft word, then submit on https://bgcomaha.org/scholarship/ . You will scroll
down on the site and see an option that states, “Essay Submission”. The required questions to
answer are:
What is something that makes you happy? What are you good at doing? What have you learned at the Club? What do you like about the Club?
Speech
Candidates will prepare a speech on the required essays. Speeches may be no longer than three
minutes. Participants should compose and type speeches in Microsoft word, then submit on
https://bgcomaha.org/scholarship/ . You will scroll down the site and see an option that states,
“Speech Submission”.
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SCORING FRAMEWORK
Category Description Weight“All About Me” Portfolio/Essays
Candidates must develop an “All About Me” Portfolio that includes a one-page essay answering the following questions:
What is something that makes you happy? What are you good at doing? What have you learned at the Club? What do you like about the Club?
In addition to the essay, candidates may choose to include any of the following to enhance their portfolio presentation:
photos artwork school projects creative writing pieces (a poem or spoken-word piece) vision boards video clip
The essays will be judged for content, clarity and overall quality.
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Interview
Candidates should prepare for a 15-minute personal interview with judges. During the interview, judges will ask each candidate the same questions, but follow-up questions may vary, depending on each candidate’s responses.
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Public Speaking
Candidates should be prepared to deliver a speech based on the content of their three application essays. Speeches may be no longer than three minutes. Candidates will be judged on speech content, delivery, stage presence and poise.
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Overall Application Quality
Judges will evaluate the overall quality of the candidate’s portfolio – the essay, application and supporting materials. The following criteria will be used to assess each portfolio: clarity, professionalism, completion of each section and quality of supplemental materials.
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ESSAY INSTRUCTIONSPlease use these instructions to help you develop your essays. Allow each of the questions and prompts to guide you. Your essays will be judged on content, writing style, clarity and grammar. Work with staff members at your Club to make sure they are well-written and compelling.
The essay should be one page in length. Once your draft is complete, submit your final copy by uploading the file on https://bgcomaha.org/scholarship/ . You will scroll down on the site and see an option that states, “Essay Submission”.
Candidates must develop an “All About Me” Portfolio that includes a one-page essay answering the following questions:
What is something that makes you happy? What are you good at doing? What have you learned at the Club? What do you like about the Club?
In addition to the essay, candidates may choose to include any of the following to enhance their portfolio presentation:
photos artwork school projects creative writing pieces (a poem or spoken-word piece) vision boards video clip
The essays will be judged for content, clarity and overall quality.
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