2020 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.
Bethany C.
2020-21 Southwest Military Youth of the Year
Club/Organization: Kirtland AFB Youth Program
Length of Membership: 9 years
College: New Mexico State University
Career Interest: Forensics
Defining Characteristics: Courageous, Outgoing
Nichole T.
Club/Organization: USAG Fort Knox CYS Services (Devers Youth Center)
Length of Membership: 3 years
Preferred College: University of Louisville
Career Interest: Neurosurgeon
Defining Characteristics: Humble, Charismatic
Alexia J.
Club/Organization: Dover AFB Youth Activities Center
Length of Membership: 5 years
Preferred College: Undecided
Career Interest: Exercise Physiologist
Defining Characteristics: Hardworking, Ambitious
Marlon G.
Club/Organization: Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base
Length of Membership: 13 years
Preferred College: Middle Georgia State University
Career Interest: Software Developer
Defining Characteristics: Outgoing, Motivator
Alyssa E.
Club/Organization: US Army Kwajalein Atoll CYS Services
Length of Membership: 5 years
Preferred College: Duke University
Career Interest: Physical Therapist
Defining Characteristics: Reliable and Hardworking
Azana Q.
Club/Organization: USAG Hawaii CYS Services
Length of Membership: 4 years
Preferred College: Stanford University
Career Interest: Astrophysicist
Defining Characteristics: Motivated, Determined
