Boys & Girls Club Of Hopkinsville Hosting Youth Of The Year

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The Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County will host the 2026 Kentucky State Youth of the Year Competition on March 18-19, bringing together top teen leaders from Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs across the Commonwealth. The Youth of the Year program is the organization's top honor, recognizing teens who demonstrate academic success, leadership, community service and healthy lifestyles.

Why it matters

The Youth of the Year competition highlights the impact that Boys & Girls Clubs have on youth development and community leadership, showcasing young leaders who serve as ambassadors for the organization across Kentucky and potentially at the national level.

The details

Finalists will take part in interviews with judges, deliver speeches, and share personal stories about how their local Clubs helped shape their growth. The competition will conclude with a luncheon on March 18 where the 2026 Kentucky State Youth of the Year and Military Youth of the Year will be announced.

• The competition will take place on March 18-19, 2026.
• The luncheon where the winners will be announced is on March 18, 2026.

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What’s next

The winners of the 2026 Kentucky State Youth of the Year and Military Youth of the Year competitions will advance to regional competition with a chance to reach the national level.