Youth of the Year is our signature effort to foster a new generation of leaders, fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy.

In the 21st-century world and workplace, leadership skills such as communication, goal-setting, and teamwork are essential for everyone – especially young people preparing to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood. Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the North Carolina Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth as well as a voice for all of our state’s young people. Over the decades, these individuals have exemplified the Boys & Girls Club mission and are proof to the impact Clubs make in transforming and saving kids’ lives. State Youth of the Year winners have achieved success in a variety of industries, including entertainment, politics, business, and sports.

Ericca Starling – 2003
TSA BGC of Wilson

Keosha Johnson – 2002
BGC of Raleigh

Adrienne Biddings – 2001
Brigade BGC

Tanisha Willoughby – 2000
BGC of Onslow County

Erika Smith – 1999
TSA BGC of Charlotte

Dara Montaque – 1998
TSA BGC of Greensboro

Andrea Robinson – 1997
John Avery BGC

Noni Montaque – 1996
TSA BGC of Greensboro

Corey May – 1995
BGC of Raleigh

Elizabeth Law – 1994
BGC of Eden

Lee Ann Barnhardt – 1989
BGC of Cabarrus County

Taylor Pruette – 1988
BGC of Cabarrus County
SE Regional and National Youth of the Year

Brett Carter – 1985
TSA BGC of High Point

Kirk Dominick – 1984
BGC of Pitt County

John McNichols – 1982
BGC of Cabarrus County

Scott Brewer – 1981
BGC of Cabarrus County

Keith Earnhardt – 1980
BGC of Cabarrus County

James Alexander – 1977
BGC of Cabarrus County

Barry Cannon – 1976
BGC of Cabarrus County

Frank Boyce – 1956
BGC of Elizabeth City
National Youth of the Year