2022 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.
“For 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has partnered with the U.S. Armed Services to do whatever it takes to serve the unique needs of military-connected youth, impacting youth like Victor and millions others.”
Ahsha B.
2022-23 Southeast Military Youth of the Year
Club/Organization: Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base
Length of Membership: 3 years
Anticipated College: Regent University
Career Interest: Marketing
Defining Characteristics: Authentic, Tenacious
Madison E.
Club/Organization: Offutt AFB Youth Programs
Length of Membership: 12 years
Anticipated College: University of Nebraska Omaha
Career Interest: Pediatric Physician
Defining Characteristics: Faithful, Compassionate
Janiyah S.
Club/Organization: USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder CYS Services
Length of Membership: 2 years
Anticipated College: University of Oregon
Career Interest: Publicist
Defining Characteristics: Visionary, Advocate
Willow R.
Club/Organization: Tinker AFB Youth Program
Length of Membership: 10 years
Anticipated College: Spelman College
Career Interest: Elementary Education
Defining Characteristics: Confident, Compassionate
Liliana R.
Club/Organization: JBER-Ft. Richardson Youth Program
Length of Membership: 7 years
Anticipated College: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Career Interest: Graphic Design for International Communications
Defining Characteristics: Honest, Welcoming
