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Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire.
Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.
2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Local Youth of the Year. Finn is graduating from Tierra Encantado High School in the Spring. He is the youngest graduate in the history of the school. He plans to attend the Santa Fe Community College. " Don't be afraid of the freedom that comes with failure". -Finn
2023 Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Local Youth of the Year. Matias is in 10th grade at Pojoaque Valley High School. "Leave no doubt." - Matias
Southwest Regional Youth of the Year. Alicia will graduate from Monte Del Sol Charter School and will attend the University of New Mexico in the fall.
2021 Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Youth of the Year as well as the 2021 New Mexico State Youth of the Year. Graduated from Tierra Encantada High school and is currently attending the University of New Mexico.
2020 Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Youth of the Year. Graduated from Pojoaque Valley High School and is currently attending New Mexico State University.
2019 Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Youth of the Year. Graduated from Pojoaque Valley High School. Christian currently works as a Program Coordinator at our Teen Center.
2018 Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Youth of the Year as well as the 2018 New Mexico State Youth of the Year. Graduated from Capital High School. Lucas is currently attending Western New Mexico University.
2017 Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte Youth of the Year as well as the 2017 New Mexico State Youth of the Year. Graduated from St. Michaels High School and the University of New Mexico.
