• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to footer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan

Donate Now
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Programs
  • Join a Club
  • Locations
  • Support Us
  • News
  • Events
  • Women’s Association
  • Contact Us
  • 2018 Youth of the Year
  • 2017 Youth of the Year
  • 2016 Youth of the Year
  • 2015 Youth of the Year
  • 2014 Youth of the Year

2015 Youth of the Year

Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan (B&GCSM) selects an outstanding young person to receive its annual Youth of the Year Award (the highest honor bestowed upon a member of Boys & Girls Clubs).

This award recognizes commendable character, academic achievement and outstanding volunteer service to a member’s Club and community.

We are grateful to our Judges this year, comprised of prominent members from business and professional circles throughout Southeastern Michigan. CLICK HERE to see the Panel of 2015 Judges

2015 Youth of the Year Judges

Peter Karmanos, Jr., Founder (retired) – Compuware Corporation
Tom Hoeg, CEO – Agency Business Solutions
Cathy Gregory, Member – Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Women’s Association
Larry Knox, CEO – Knox Consulting Group
Tony Showich, Managing Director & Investment Officer – Weissman, Eppler & Showich Investment Group


 

2015 Youth of the Year – 1st Place

1 Vania Quintana-Vega Youth of the YearVania Quintana-Vega
Huron Valley Club
Ypsilanti

Ms. Quintana-Vega says, “My Club has become my second home. I have been a member for five years and attend the Club year-round, with a few interruptions for sports. My involvement in the Club is BIG. I participate in almost everything or try to be a help in running an activity. The Club contributes to my academic, personal and leadership development.”


 

2015 Youth of the Year – Runner-Up

2 Kiwane Johnson 2nd Place Fauver-Martin

Kiwane Johnson
Fauver-Martin Club
Highland Park

Mr. Johnson says, “The Club has been wonderful. They treat my brother and me like family. After completing the career development program, the Boys & Girls Clubs gave both my brother and me our first jobs. It brought tears to my eyes knowing that somebody was willing to allow me to work for them. I appreciated it! The Club has also helped me get accepted into colleges, and keep me on track to graduate high school.


 

2015 Youth of the Year – Third Place (Tie)

3 Aaliyah Hardy 3rd Place Dauch Club

Aaliyah Chanel Hardy
The Dick & Sandy Dauch Campus
NFL/YET-Boys & Girls Clubs

“My experiences at the Club over the last eight years have made me see the world differently. I realize there’s more out there to explore, and this is just the beginning.”

4 Marissa Nicholson 3rd Place Wilson Club Marissa Nicholson
Matilda R. Wilson Club

“The Club saw potential in me that I didn’t initially see in myself. In the future, I will be back to share with new members what I have learned. Great futures really do start here.”

 


 

Kennede Fischer Donahey ClubKennede Fischer
Richard & Patricia Donahey Club
Belleville

Kiara Thompson Romulus ClubKiara Thompson
Romulus Club

Cameron Weathers Diehl ClubCameron Weathers
Lloyd H. Diehl Club
Detroit

 

Imani Tinsley Holden ClubImani Tinsley
James & Lynelle Holden Club
Detroit

Brianna Eveningred Wertz ClubBrianna Eveningred
Vic & Lucille Wertz Club
Shelby Township

Footer

Donate Now
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
Administrative Office
26777 Halsted Road, Suite 100
Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3560
Phone: (248) 522-4411 Fax: (248) 473-1450
info@bgcsm.org

Tweets by bgcsem
@ Copyright 2019 Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
Developed by mediaRAVE