It’s officially that time again! The quest for Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 2026 Youth of the Year has begun with judging at our 7 free-standing Clubs.

The Youth of the Year process begins with teens from each Club completing a comprehensive application with assistance from their College & Career Bound Manager who prepares them for the interview stage. Once all the applications have been submitted, the applicants sit before a panel of the same advisory board members who ask them a series of questions. This interview allows the judges to get to know the candidates on a personal level, while also observing how they present themselves. In addition to the opportunity to bring their stories to life, this is an incredible way for these candidates to gain experience in public speaking and professional presenting.

We are so proud of all of our 2026 Youth of the Year applicants and we are thrilled to learn who will represent their Club! A huge thank you to all of our advisory board members who have dedicated their time and efforts to this experience.

Stay tuned to see who our 7 Club finalists will be for the 2026 Youth of the Year competition!