Скачать или смотреть Imani's Story: BGCGTC's 2021 Youth of the Year Winner

Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier youth leadership program, honoring extraordinary young people and their achievements in leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. The National Youth of the Year title is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon a young person, representing the voice of 4.7 million Boys & Girls Club youth.

The competition starts in local Clubs that select one exceptional Club member to represent their organization in the national competition. We are thrilled to announce that Imani M. has been chosen as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County’s 2021 Youth of the Year!

Imani will serve as an ambassador for BGCGTC’s youth as well as a voice for all of our young people. Over the years, she has exemplified the Boys & Girls Club mission and is proof of the impact Clubs make in transforming and saving kids’ lives. Imani epitomizes everything the Youth of the Year program strives to promote. Throughout the year, we have highlighted Imani’s incredible accomplishments and aspirations as she continues to inspire members of our community and beyond.

Imani first walked into one of our Clubs at the age of seven. The Club helped Imani break away from her shy shell and form new life-lasting friendships and build relationships with mentors she views as family. At the North Branch, Imani has excelled as a SMART Leader, Keystone President, Torch Club President, and mentor to younger members. Imani is not only active in the Club, but also within her school. She is a standout performer in her school's show choir and excels academically. Imani plans to pursue a degree in advertising and media communications. After being selected as Youth of Year, she quickly went to work advocating for her peers and bringing awareness to the struggles students face during the pandemic. Watch here to learn more about her story.