The Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield is thrilled to recognize 17 Club members as their 2025 Youth of the Year candidates! We are proud to introduce you to the first 10 candidates: Leighton Accinelli, Stella Accinelli, Amara Anderson, Erin Byrne, Krisha Manglani, Cole Palmer, Alex Salley, Luke Saradin, Milo Staples, and Chloe Tittel. All 10 are current Juniors at Ridgefield High School.
This Friday, March 21, 2025, the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield will host its annual Youth Leadership Celebration, a night to celebrate the Club and the youth that makes it the special place that it is! This powerful evening honors the Character and Leadership Program members in Gem Club (5th-grade members), Torch Club (middle school members), and Keystone Club (high school members), individually recognizing members for their commitment and achievements.
The dinner will highlight all 17 Youth of the Year Candidates as well as 15 Junior Youth of the Year Candidates, who will each spend a few minutes speaking about their personal BGCR experience and the impact the Club has had on their lives. The highlight of the evening will be the crowning of the 2025 Youth of the Year, the most prestigious honor bestowed upon a Club member. The Youth of the Year title is presented to an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. Now in its 78th year, the Youth of the Year program honors our Club’s most awe-inspiring young leaders who positively impact our Club and community.
Youth of the Year honorees are shining examples and living proof that GREAT FUTURES start at the Club, and the Club is excited to honor all the candidates at the dinner. Good luck to Leighton, Stella, Amara, Erin, Krisha, Cole, Alex, Luke, Milo, and Chloe!
Be sure to check back tomorrow to meet more of the Club’s fantastic Youth of the Year candidates!
Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield https://www.bgcridgefield.org/