Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia’s Annual Youth of the Year Gala, Induction of Brian Holland into Hall of Fame
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Adrianna Rivera, Chief Development Officer
757-853-5632 Ext 7
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia’s Annual Youth of the Year Gala, Induction of Brian Holland into Hall of Fame
SOUTHEAST VA – On March 31, 2022 at The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia will be holding their Annual Youth of the Year Gala. The reception begins at 6pm with the dinner and ceremony commencing at 7pm. This event is black tie optional. In previous years the Youth of the Year Gala has raised more than $250,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia.
This year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia (BGCSEVA) will be honoring three Youths of the Year: Kendric Thomas, Rosemont Club in Virginia Beach; Ndia Orr, Truitt Club in Chesapeake; and Destiny Carrington, Eastern Shore Club in Accomac.
Established in 1947, Youth of the Year is the premier youth recognition program of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This national competition is designed to promote and recognize a teen member’s service to Club and community, academic performance, and contributions to family and spiritual life.
Competition begins at the local level. Individual Clubs select a Youth of the Year from Club members, ages 14-18, and they then compete for the title of Youth of the Year of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia. The winner advances to the statewide competition and receives a college scholarship from the Lewis D. Hirschler Scholarship Fund. State winners then advance to one of five regional competitions around the country. Each of the five regional winners enters the national competition. Contestants receive prizes along the way and the national winner becomes the newest ambassador of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Beginning in 2018, the Youth of the Year Gala has featured the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This year, we are proud to announce Brian Holland, CEO of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group as the 2022 Hall of Fame inductee. The Hall of Fame honors community leaders who are integral to the success of our organization and have made great strides toward ensuring that Great Futures Start Here.
“We could not be prouder to showcase the impact that Boys & Girls Clubs has on our youth and also honor a great leader like Brian Holland who has helped us so much in advancing our mission.” Kevin Will, President & CEO.
Special thank you to our Title Sponsor - Dollar Tree | Family Dollar and our Reception Sponsor - LTD Hospitality Group as well as our event sponsors. There are select sponsorships still available. To learn more about the event or to sponsor please contact Adrianna Rivera, Chief Development Officer at 757-321-6140 or arivera@bgcseva.org.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia
For more than 100 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia (bgcseva.org) has enabled young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Today, the organization serves 7 cities throughout Southampton Roads and provides services to nearly 2,000 youth organization-wide. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
About Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group®
Founded in 1996, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group® is a privately owned mortgage lender headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va. Atlantic Bay has been recognized as a Top 100 Mortgage Company in America, Best Mortgage Company, Most Enjoyable Place to Work, and an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company. Through its AB Cares program, the company has donated more than $2 million to charities and participated in events that promote the passions of our customers, employees and neighbors. For more information, visit the company’s website www.atlanticbay.com.