2026 Finalists

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

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

Club/Organization: Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, FL
Length of Membership: 5 years
Anticipated College: University of Florida
Career Choice/Major: Elementary Education Teacher
Defining Characteristics: Passionate, Determined

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

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