2026 Youth of the Year! A Night That Funded Futures
Media Contact:
Tyrell Scott
Marketing and Media Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia
tscott@bgcseva.org | 757-419-7975
Youth of the Year 2026 A Night That Funded Futures
Virginia Beach, Va. (March 9, 2025) –
Youth of the Year is more than an event. It is a celebration of resilience, leadership, and the extraordinary potential of the young people we serve at Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia.
On February 20, 2026, our community gathered to honor the remarkable teens who have committed themselves to academic excellence, service, character, and leadership. Each candidate stood on stage not just as a finalist, but as proof that when opportunity meets support, futures change.
Meet Our 2026 Youth of the Year Winners
2026 Youth of the Year: Christian
2026 Junior Youth of the Year: Tavion
These young leaders represent the best of our Clubs and the best of what is possible when our community invests in youth.
Meet Our 2026 BGCSEVA Hall of fame: Shannon Pierce
Watch the recap and relive the celebration, the speeches, the joy, and the powerful moments that made this night unforgettable.
See the Full Photo Gallery
https://galleries.pixieset.com/collections/110281033/sets/158256852
Thank You to Our Sponsors. Youth of the Year is made possible by leaders in our community who believe in investing in the next generation. Because of our sponsors:
- Youth receive year-round mentorship and leadership development
• Clubs provide safe spaces after school and during the summer
• Teens gain college and career readiness support
• Families experience stability and opportunity
We are deeply grateful to our 2026 sponsors whose generosity makes Great Futures possible. Your support does not just fund an event. It fuels futures.
Presenting Partner
- Truist
Reception Sponsor
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Dollar Tree
- Virginia Natural Gas
- ECPI University
Great Futures Sponsors
- Breit Biniazan
- Cox
- Dragas Companies
- The Payne Foundation
- Sentara Health
Club Sponsors & Community Partners
- Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group
- Rivers Casino Portsmouth
- KPMG
- Tasos and Dr. Jennifer Galiotos
- Enerdyne Power Systems Inc.
- Beach Ford
- Dominion Energy
- Payday
- Private Foundation
- Blueridge Bank
- Rob Prodan
- First Atlantic Restoration
- Birdsong Peanuts
- Brown Advisory
- Full Circle Insurance Solutions
- Hampton Roads Workforce Council
- Second Chances Comprehensive Services
- Dollar Bank
- Fulton Bank
- Truicity Wealth Management
- Bill and Nick Wright
Why Youth of the Year Matters
Youth of the Year is our premier leadership development program. It challenges teens to reflect on their journey, strengthen their voice, and step boldly into their future.
When you support Youth of the Year, you are not just applauding a winner — you are investing in thousands of young people across Southeast Virginia who deserve every opportunity to succeed.
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