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YOUTH OF THE YEAR OVERVIEW

Club youth ages 15-21 are encouraged to apply for Youth of the Year by submitting written responses and a video showcasing their achievements, service, and leadership to their Club, school, and community. From the first round of evaluation, seven youth are selected as Regional Youth of the Year and Indigenous Youth of the Year. All seven youth will receive media, leadership, and public speaking training. A second and final round of evaluation will take place to determine one final winner to receive special recognition as BGC Canada’s National Youth of the Year.

The National Youth of the Year winner will be revealed at the final celebration event and all seven youth will be awarded their respective prizes, including scholarship funds for postsecondary education. The home Clubs of each Youth of the Year winner will also receive a grant to further support their youth engagement work.

Youth of the Year winners will make a 1.5-year commitment to serve as BGC ambassadors on a local and national level, which includes digital and in-person participation in speaking engagements, media interviews, and networking opportunities.

Speak to your Club staff if you’re interested in applying!

BGC Canada acknowledges that our work spans many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that continuously inspire us in the work that we do. BGC Canada’s mission statement is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. We recognize that these values are impossible to attain without the ongoing guidance and partnership with Indigenous peoples.

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