YOUTH OF THE YEAR
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER TAMPA BAY LOCAL
2026
2027
Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The teen selected as National Youth of the Year represents Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the voices of millions of young people.
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For more than 75 years, the Youth of the Year program has recognized young people for their leadership, service, academic success, and commitment to health and well-being.
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At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we believe every young person has the potential to succeed. Each day, Clubs across the country provide the experiences, mentorship, and opportunities young people need to build confidence and prepare for their future.
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Youth of the Year recipients exemplify what it means to be future-ready by demonstrating the skills, resilience, and leadership needed to succeed in school, career, and life.
MEET OUR LOCAL 2026 YOY WINNER
Caneil
Caneil has been a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay for 5 years, attending the Brandon Carey Club. While attending the Club, Caneil has participated in the Future Leaders program, working on scholarships, career development, apprenticeships, and service for 3 years.
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He currently works at Publix, serves as the President of the mentorship organization 'Men of Vision', and plans on attending FAU or HCC and majoring in Business Management/Accounting.
