2016 Military Finalists
Military Youth of the Year
The Military Youth of the Year honor is a distinct component of the National Youth of the Year program. It recognizes a Club member served on a U.S. military installation who has overcome enormous odds and demonstrated exceptional character and accomplishments. To earn this honor, Club youth advance through local, state and regional competitions. After the Military Youth of the Year is named at the culminating ceremony in August, he or she advances to join the five regional Youth of the Year finalists from non-military Clubs to compete for the National Youth of the Year title.
Ashley M.
Club/Organization: Hill Air Force Base Youth Program
Length of Membership: 5 years
College/University: Utah State University
Major: Aviation
Career Aspiration: Neuro Engineering
Dorian H.
Club/Organization: Joint Base Charleston Youth Program
Length of Membership: 11 years
College/University: College of Charleston
Major: Communications
Career Aspiration: Television Anchor
Elizabeth J.
Club/Organization: Ramstein AB Youth Programs
Length of Membership: 12 years
College: University of California, Davis
Majors: Science and Spanish, a minor in Professional Writing
Career Aspiration:Political correspondent for a major news organization and, at some point, member of the White House Press Corp.
Essence C.
Club/Organization: USAG Fort Riley CYS Services
Length of Membership: 5 years
Intended College/University: Washburn University
Planned Major: Criminal Justice
Career Aspiration: Lawyer
Kayla J.
Club/Organization: Scott AFB Youth Programs
Length of Membership: 6 years
College/University: Texas A&M University
Major: Law
Career Aspiration: Lawyer
