Celebrities looking to encourage our youth headed down to Atlanta this week for the 2024 Boys & Girls Club of America Gala, highlighting young people honored as the “Youths of the Year” by the organization.
Taking place Sept. 18 at the Coca-Cola Roxy, and hosted by youth advocate and Boys & Girls Clubs of America trustee, Sage Steele, the event recognized teen finalists from around the world. Rima B-B was recognized as the Midwest Youth of the Year. Rozaria D. S. earned the honor of Northeast Youth of the Year as Kayleigh S. was highlighted as the Southwest Youth of the Year. Arya P. was honored with the Pacific Youth of the Year distinction as Nico F. represented as the Southeast Youth of the Year. Military finalists included Taylor R., Alexis P., Sunday M., Dominga Atlas F., and Joshua B.
Nico F., a member of the organization’s Northeast Florida branch, was honored as the 2024-2025 National Youth of the Year. He was rewarded with a $50,000 scholarship, a Toyota Corolla and an all-expense-paid Kohl’s Travel Experience.
“The excitement of celebrating our six exceptional finalists each year never fades,” said Jim Clark, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “These young people are leaders in their Clubs and in their communities, and their attitudes, achievements and future aspirations are nothing short of impressive. It’s an honor to have each of them representing our Clubs, and we’re thrilled to have Nico as our new National Youth of the Year.”
Boys & Girls Club of America national spokesperson and alumni, Denzel Washington, was in attendance, as were fellow alumni Alex Rodriguez, and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor J.B. Smoove. Supporters like Cam Newton and Charles Barkley also showed up for the cause. Check out snaps from the gala below.
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Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Cam Newton
Cam Newton attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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J.B. Smoove
J.B. Smoove attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Jim Clark and J. B. Smoove
Jim Clark and J. B. Smoove attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Denzel Washington and Alex Rodriguez
Denzel Washington and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Denzel Washington and Alex Rodriguez
Denzel Washington and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Kofi Kingston
Kofi Kingston attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Gail Bean
Gail Bean attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Xavier Woods, Naomi, and Kofi Kingston
Xavier Woods, Naomi, and Kofi Kingston attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala
Taylor R., Rozaria D. S., Arya P., Kayleigh S., Rima B-B., and Nico F. attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Andraya Carter
Andraya Carter attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Nico F. and Rima B-B.
Nico F. and Rima B-B. attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Nico F., Rozaria D. S., Arya P., Denzel Washington, Rima B-B., Alex Rodriguez, Kayleigh S., and Taylor R. attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Nico F., Rozaria D. S., Arya P., Cam Newton, Rima B-B., Kayleigh S., and Taylor R. attend the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.
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Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez attends the 2024 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Gala.