Alivia Latimore 2020 Youth of the Year

Alivia Latimore has been a member of Florence De George Boys & Girls Club in West Palm Beach for 6 years. Currently, she is a junior at Palm Beach Lakes High School. She has been involved in numerous programs such as National Honor Society, Keystone and Career Bound. With the provided 4-year university scholarship, plus room and board included, Latimore plans on attending the University of Central Florida and wants to be a clinical child psychologist.

“I will continue to work to have an impact on children’s lives and continue with the Boys & Girls Clubs until my dreams are met to inspire other children and making a difference at my Boys & Girls Club and potentially Palm Beach County as a whole,” said a tearful Latimore.

All Seven Finalists Receive Four-year Scholarships

Seven teens representing eligible Boys & Girls Clubs in Palm Beach County competed for the top honor. Thanks to the generosity of the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, all nominees were awarded four-year Florida Prepaid College Scholarships with Latimore as the county overall winner receiving a University Scholarship plus room and board. All of them will attend the State Youth of the Year competition to watch Latimore represent Palm Beach County.

“There is no better event that demonstrates what the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County means to so many of our youth. Our Clubs are much more than an after school program, it’s a pathway to success and a proven way to break the cycle of poverty in Palm Beach County,” said Jaene Miranda, CEO & President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. She continued, “These seven amazing Club members are the perfect example as to how our STEM programs, homework assistance with certified teachers and career and college readiness programs are changing the lives of more than 9,400 children every year.”

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Thank You To Our Sponsors

Youth of the Year Dinner chairmen were Olympia Bishop and Wilder Regalbuto. Honorary Chairmen were Danielle H. Moore and Lesly S. Smith. Alex Price, National Director of Community Relations for Office Depot, served as emcee. Committee members were Lisa Russo, Katherine Kress, Laura Wissa, Dr. Tunjarnika Coleman-Ferrell, Elizabeth DeBrule, Timothy Bryant, David De Gasperis, Dr. Jeff Fenster, Sandy Lembo, Ellen Ptashek and Michele Wonyetye.

Great Futures Champion Sponsor

The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation

Presenting Sponsor
Publix Super Markets Charities

Senior Sponsor
Comcast

Junior Sponsor
C. Kenneth & Laura Baxter Foundation
Office Depot
Olympia & Brooks Bishop
Wilder & Jason Regalbuto

Sophomore Sponsors
Gehring Insurance
JCPenney Communities FoundationSerena & Lily
William Wrigley Jr.

Corporate Sponsors
Sandra & David Mack Foundation
Maschmeyer Concrete
The Halperin, Liemban & Passeroff Families
RISE
Tropical Shipping

Partners
LuluMAC
Gent Row
Toastmasters International

Youth of the Year Table Sponsors
Carrier
Comerica Bank
The DeGasperis Family
Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Virtual School
Nicolette Goldfarb
Inlet Private Wealth
JFO Group, Inc.
The Kress Family
The William H. Pitt Foundation
Raul Ocampo & Associates
Simone & Kerry Vickar Family Foundation

Table Sponsors
BMO Wealth Management
Elizabeth DeBrule
Debbie & Robert Dunkin
Sylvia James
Marx Family Foundation
Palm Beach State College
Lisa Russo
Toshiba
Nievera Williams Design–Nicole & Keith Williams

Underwriters
Audiovisual  –  Christine and Bob Stiller
Candidates Clothing  –  ASD Surfaces
Program Books  –  Carla Cove

Media
Jupiter Magazine