Youth of the Year

Attending BGC Ottawa for 7 years, from member to volunteer to part-time Junior Youth Worker. Domac is interested in studying psychology and wants to advocate for accessible therapy and mental wellness programs. Domac has been actively involved with his Club,...

Attending BGC South Coast BC for 7 years, from member to volunteer. Maya has been dedicated to her Club and her community. From volunteering at day camps to participating in Camp Potlatch to helping at the Virtual National Youth Conference,...

Attending BGC Eastview for 17 years, from member to volunteer to staff. Shahaddah is interested in pursuing a career in broadcast journalism to highlight the intersectionality between human rights-centered issues and pop culture. Shahaddah has been dedicated to her community,...

Attending BGC Battlefords for 2 years, from member to volunteer to staff. Aspiring chef, with a passion for combating food insecurity and food deserts in Northern Canada. Kayla has had many positive experiences in her Club like attending Raise the Grade, Power...

Over the last 16 years, Saphia has played an active role at BGC Hamilton-Halton as a Club member, volunteer, and staff. As the team lead for her BGC Club’s Seniors Programs, she helps develop inclusive and interactive recreational programs for...

Over the last 8 years, Tahmid has played an active role with BGC South Coast BC as a Club member and volunteer in the after-school and daycare programs. He participates in many programs at his Club, notably Raise the Grade,...

Over the last 12 years, Taddy has played an active role in BGC East Scarborough as a participant and volunteer. Taddy has demonstrated leadership skills through her Club’s Youth Council and other volunteering programs. She is passionate about promoting financial...

Over the last 3 years, Mehak has been a key member of BGC Okanagan as a Club member and volunteer. Through her time in the Raise the Grade program and volunteering with her Club’s after-school youth program, she wants to...

Over the last 3 years, Halla has played an active role within BGC London as a Club member, volunteer, and staff. She is passionate about tackling barriers that youth face nationwide, particularly racial stigma, which she advocates for as the...