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State Youth of the Year Showcases Top Talent

By April 9, 2021August 16th, 2022In the News, Making a Difference
Elyse Bailey - Florida state Youth of the Year

Elyse Bailey participated in the Youth of the Year competition.

Photo credit: Boys & Girls Clubs SLC

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County (BGCSLC) was the 2021 host for the State Youth of the Year competition. Due to the pandemic, this year’s event was virtual. GL Homes was an event sponsor.

Twenty-five teens from Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Florida competed for the Florida Youth of the Year top honor. Elyse Bailey represented BGCSLC in the two-day-long competition. Elyse was one of six finalists. The winner hailed from the Sarasota Boys & Girls Clubs. Azlina Siegel of GL Homes was one of the judges for this statewide competition.
 
Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County has 22 club locations serving more than 16,000 youth K-12 with life-enriching programs.