Awards
Every year, the NC Alliance recognizes the people and organizations making Boys & Girls Clubs exceptional across North Carolina.
Celebrating Excellence
in Youth Development.
Boys & Girls Clubs across North Carolina are full of dedicated professionals,
committed volunteers, and remarkable young people. The State Annual Awards program
exists to recognize them.
Our awards honor the Clubs, staff, youth, and meaningful programs that embody what Boys & Girls Clubs stand for-and who raise the bar for what's possible in youth development. Award recipients are recognized and announced at our annual conference.
2026 Awards
2026 NC Youth of the Year
Tristen M.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills
2026 NC Military Youth of the Year
Sophia S.
Ft. Bragg Youth Services
Youth of the Year
Celebrates an NC Club member who exemplifies the Boys & Girls Club mission-showing academic achievement, community service, strong character, and leadership. State winners compete for the Southeast title and then Regional Youth of the Year compete for the opportunity to be National Youth of the Year.
Overall Program
of the Year
Recognizes the NC member organization demonstrating outstanding outcomes, creative programming, and meaningful community impact over the past year.
2026 Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County
Academic Success
Recognizes the NC Club organization demonstrating outstanding outcomes, creative programming, and meaningful youth development opportunities in Education & Career Development programs.
2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain
Character & Leadership
Recognizes the NC Club organization demonstrating outstanding outcomes, creative programming, and meaningful youth development opportunities in Character & Leadership programs.
2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tar River Region
Professional of the Year
Honors an NC Club staff member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment, skill, and leadership in their role.
Jamar Sampson
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain
Board Member of the Year
Honors a local Board Member for remarkable service to the organization.
Vinette Gordon
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sandhills
Beverly Burton New Board Member of the Year
Honors a local Board Member for remarkable service in their first three years of involvement.
Denice Dunn
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Plateau
Past Award Recipients
2025 Award Recipients
2024 Award Recipients
2023 Award Recipients
