2026 Finalists

2026-27 Pacific Youth of the Year
2026 California Youth of the Year

Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County
Length of Membership: 10 years
Anticipated College: University of California, Los Angeles
Career Choice/Major: Pediatrician
Defining Characteristics: Ambitious, Empathetic

2026-27 Southwest Youth of the Year
2026 Arkansas Youth of the Year

Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Benton County
Length of Membership: 13 years
Anticipated College: University of Arkansas
Career Choice/Major: Organizational Management & Leadership
Defining Characteristics: Authentic, Selfless Leader

2026-27 National Military Youth of the Year
2026-27 Southwest Military Youth of the Year
2026 Oklahoma Military Youth of the Year

Club/Organization: Tinker AFB Youth Programs
Length of Membership: 7 years
Anticipated College: Rose State College
Career Choice/Major: Early Childhood Education
Defining Characteristics: Jovial, Charismatic

2026-27 Northeast Youth of the Year
2026 New Jersey Youth of the Year

Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
Length of Membership: 11 years
Anticipated College: Stockton University
Career Choice/Major: Political Science
Defining Characteristics: Passionate and Driven

2026-27 Midwest Youth of the Year
2026 Minnesota Youth of the Year

Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
Length of Membership: 12 years
Anticipated College: Dillard University
Career Choice/Major: Civil Rights Attorney
Defining Characteristics: Purpose-Driven, Ambitious