(Vista, CA–) Club members were honored at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista for their outstanding contributions to the Club during 2020. Since the Club was not able to hold our annual in person celebration this year, a collection of videos was created to recognize the various award winners. The videos can be found on our You Tube channel: Boys & Girls Club of Vista.
This award is based on youth contributions to their Club, school, community, and family as well as for academic success, healthy lifestyles, leadership and obstacles overcome. Lindsey has been a member at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista for 10 years and is an active volunteer engaging younger members in fun activities, art, and games. She is currently a junior at Vista High School and plans to attend Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos to study nursing.
Ms. Huezo is a very responsible and caring Club member that is a perfect example of living by Boys & Girls Club values. By volunteering her time towards helping others, she embodies the values of leadership service as well as academic excellence and healthy lifestyles. She has overcome many obstacles in life and is a portrait of resiliency. She serves as a positive ally for our younger Club members. She always takes initiative to help the Club in any capacity. She also helps with our Power Hour program, Project FUN fitness programs, art shop and truly does whatever it takes to make the Club special for all kids.
Youth of all ages who have shown outstanding achievement, leadership or citizenship while participating in Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s programs and activities have also received awards for 2020. Other award winners included:
Holiday Evans, K-Kids Award, Vista Academy of Performing Arts
Jaiden Irby, SMART Girls, Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
Adrian Paz, 5th Grade Award, Vista Academy of Performing Arts
Sierra Lizarraga, Kinder Award, Casita Center
Anabelle Gomez, 3rd Grade Award, Vista Academy of Performing Arts
George Torres, Middle School Award, Vista Magnet Middle School
Litzy Perez-Cruz, Cali Volleyball Award, Rancho Buena Vista High School
Valery Mendoza, Raintree Award, Maryland Elementary School
“The Youth of the Year awards are important to our members and the community. It gives them the opportunity to become leaders and gain a sense of pride and confidence in themselves. It also allows them to be recognized by our community for their hard work.” Matt Koumaras, President & CEO
We would like to congratulate Jared, Youth of the Year from the Boys & Girl Club of San Marcos who will be moving forward in the Youth of the Year regional Boys & Girls Clubs of America competition to represent San Diego County.
About the Boys and Girls Club of Vista
The Boys & Girls Club of Vista is now open Monday – Friday from 7:00am – 6:30pm for full day school camps. We serve youth ages 5-18 and provides outcome-driven programs that emphasize academic success, character & leadership development, and healthy lifestyles in order to prepare them for Great Futures. Our mission is to empower every Club member, through safe and impactful experiences to graduate high school with a plan for college and career, contribute to their community, and live a healthy life. To help our Club Members succeed; it takes caring mentors such as our trained Club staff. It takes safe places like our program sites, and innovative quality programs designed to empower youth to excel in school and lead healthy lives. Our goal at the Boys & Girls Club of Vista is to provide these opportunities for the youth in the community who need us the most.
