Ansonia teen wins top honor from Boys & Girls Club

Williams to compete for Connecticut Youth of Year

 

Mike Cotela, Unit Director, Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Joel E. Smilow Clubhouse in Ansonia, congratulates Ansonia resident Brittany Williams on her honor. /Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Resident Brittany Williams was selected as the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Youth of the Year, the club's highest honor.

She will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Connecticut Youth of the Year title and a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corp. 
As the new Youth of the Year for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Lower Naugatuck Valley, 18-year old Brittany is a true example of an extraordinary young woman recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America  for her sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.

Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. As BGCA’s premier youth recognition program, Youth of the Year recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles. 

Youth of the Year encourages Club members to reach their full potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy lifestyles and contributing to their communities. Youth of the Year honorees are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs.

If Williams wins at the state competition, she will compete for the title of Northeast Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship from Tupperware Brands, the recognition program’s national sponsor. 

Five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., in September 2013, to compete for the title of BGCA’s National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year will receive an additional scholarship of up to $50,000 from The Rick and Susan Goings Foundation and will have the opportunity to meet with the President of the United States in the White House. 

This information and photo are taken from a press release.