On Wednesday evening, May 15, at the State Capitol in Hartford, history was made for the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield. Ridgefield high school senior, and Boys & Girls Club 2019 Youth of the Year, Allie Cauchon was named Boys & Girls Club of Connecticut Youth of the Year!
"We are beyond excited and proud to announce that tonight Allie was selected as the CT State Youth of the Year, amongst 15 other Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year candidates," the Club announced on their Facebook Page late Wednesday night. "She is the first ever Ridgefield Youth of the Year to win at the state level," they added.
Earning the honor on the Town level is no small feat - and winning on the State level is extremely coveted and bestowed upon exemplary young leaders.
“Being the first ever Connecticut State winner from Ridgefield is surreal. It was such an honor to be a part of, and to represent BGCR, and our Club members," Allie said.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. Allie credits the Club staff and programming for helping her to be the best version of herself. She defines herself as resilient - an attribute that has helped her grow, lead and achieve, despite significant challenges and obstacles she has encountered.
"The Boys & Girls Club has changed my life in ways I never thought possible. My Club family keeps growing, and I couldn’t be more thankful," Allie remarked.
Congratulations, Allie! Ridgefield is proud of you!
*Image courtesy Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield