Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana Youth of the Year 2025

On Thursday, February 27, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana (NWI) held its annual Youth of the Year Event at Avalon Manor in Merrillville. Nine teenage Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI members from throughout Lake and Porter Counties were nominated as Youth of the Year candidates. Each candidate presented a brief speech that illustrated how they have overcome hardships and outlined the ways that their experiences at their respective Clubs have positively affected them. They spoke before an audience of over 300 individuals, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater NWI staff, business executives, elected officials, and other community members. This premier event was free of charge, open to the public, and sponsored by organizations such as  presenting sponsors Toyota of Merrillville, M.E. Simpson Company Inc., and Powers Health.