2023 Youth Of The Year Winner, Matthew, and his family at our annual Gala. Taken at the Signia by Hilton, January 27, 2023.
Club Alumni speaker, Diana, and partner. Taken at the Signia by Hilton, January 27, 2023.
Thank You 2023 Sponsors!
Club Alumni Sponsors
Ernst & Young
Polly Hillis
Warmenhoven Family Foundation
Great Futures Sponsors
Alaska Airlines
ASML
Bill
Casino M8trix
Gallagher
Gallagher Family Foundation
Peninsula Building Materials
PwC
Swenson
Club Experience Sponsors
Anglepoint Group
Bridge Bank
Fremont Bank
Lively Root
Pacific Ridge Builders
Republic Services
Silicon Valley Mechanical
Sheryl & Dave Heacock
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Foundation
Blue Door Sponsors
Aristocrat Gaming
Blach Construction
McLaughlin Family Foundation
Pestana Properties
UA Local Union 393 Plumbers, Steamfitters, Pipefitters & HVACR Service Technicians of Santa Clara and San Benito County
RPS
Cindy & Dan Phillips
Bar Sponsor
The Ford Store Morgan Hill
Centerpiece Sponsor
Lively Root
Wine Sponsor
Joseph George Fine Wines
SDS NexGen & Mulcahy Family
What is Youth of the Year?
Preparing youth for great futures
Youth of the Year is a four-month long leadership development program that celebrates the remarkable lives of Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley members who have distinguished themselves by rising above challenging circumstances. Throughout the program, Youth of the Year candidates will practice public speaking, essay writing, team building, and more. At the Youth of the Year Gala on January 27, 2023, each finalist will share their story with the entire Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley community, and one youth will be awarded the title of Citywide Youth of the Year.
The judging process includes evaluating the nominees’ academic performance, personal statements, two references, assessing public speaking skills, and one-on-one interviews with candidates. The Citywide Youth of the Year receives a college scholarship and the opportunity to advance to Boys & Girls Clubs’ Northern California Youth of the Year competition.
Invest In Our Youth
There is no greater gift than one that prepares our young people for great futures.
The Gala brings together community and business leaders who believe in inspiring and empowering all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults.
