Henderson teen wins Southern Nevada Youth of the Year; six finalists compete

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada hosted its annual Youth of the Year competition Thursday evening at the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club in Henderson.

Six high school students from across Southern Nevada were selected as finalists to deliver speeches to a panel of judges, sharing their personal journeys and growth within the organization.

Luna N., a 17-year-old from the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club, emerged as this year’s regional winner.

Luna, who has been involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs for four years, aspires to become a taxidermist and hopes to attend UNLV.

She will represent Southern Nevada at the statewide Youth of the Year competition in March.

The Youth of the Year program, held nationally, honors exemplary Club members aged 14-18 who demonstrate leadership and personal growth.

One outstanding member will be chosen as the national Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs youth nationwide.

This event follows the recent Junior Youth of the Year competition for ages 10-13 in the Las Vegas Valley.