Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey proudly announced the 2025 New Jersey Youth of the Year winners at its annual Youth of the Year reception, held at Montclair State University on May 13, 2025.
Sixteen exceptional youth were honored during the celebration, receiving more than $50,000 in scholarships collectively. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious recognition awarded to young leaders who demonstrate outstanding achievements in leadership, community service, academic excellence, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. This signature program celebrates the nation’s most inspiring young people as they pursue their path to a great future.
Please enjoy these powerful videos to hear the inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and achievement from 16 exceptional New Jersey Youth of the Year finalists. These remarkable teens embody the core values of Boys & Girls Clubs—leadership, service, academic excellence, and a commitment to living a healthy lifestyle.
- YOY from Paterson, McGuire Youth Prog, Dix Youth Prog, Union County
- YOY from Garfield, Hawthorne, Hudson County, Lower Bergen County Clubs
- YOY from Mercer County, Monmouth County, Newark, Northwest New Jersey
- YOY from Camden County, Clifton, Cumberland County, Atlantic City
This program represents the culmination of months of dedication, training, and preparation, including a full day of rigorous interviews for our sixteen outstanding honorees. The New Jersey Youth of the Year program would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Thanks to their commitment, we are able to create brighter futures for Boys & Girls Club youth across the state.
A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors—Amazon, BRAM Auto Group, and Comcast NBCUniversal—whose leadership and generosity make this program a success. With the help of our state and national partners, we are proud to award over $50,000 in educational scholarships to support the academic journeys of these remarkable young people.
Each Youth of the Year honoree will receive a $2,000 scholarship. The Top 3 Runners-Up will receive $3,500 each. The New Jersey Military Youth of the Year will receive $6,000, and the New Jersey State Youth of the Year will be awarded a $12,500 scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
