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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA FE/DEL NORTE TEEN NAMED 2022 SOUTHWEST REGION “YOUTH OF THE YEAR”

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Santa Fe, NM (June 13, 2022) – Alicia Gettler, a member of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte, was named the 2022 Southwest Region Youth of The Year on June 10th in Dallas, Texas. Alicia will represent the Southwest Region at the National Boys and Girls Clubs of America Youth of The Year Competition on October 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. In Dallas, Alicia represented all New Mexico Clubs and competed against 7 other Club members from Wyoming, Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, and Montana.
“For Alicia to represent the Southwest United States speaks volumes about her leadership, character, and aspirations to help young people not only in Santa Fe but throughout New Mexico and the entire Country. It is also a reflection of our Club and the positive impact our programs, staff, and donors are having on the children we serve in Santa Fe and the surrounding communities.” – Roman “Tiger” Abeyta, Chief Professional Officer
For more than 70 years, the Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for teens. These amazing young people represent the voice and spirit of hope for America. Inspiring all kids to lead. To succeed. To inspire.
Each year, one exceptional Club member is selected to be the National Youth of the Year, serving as an ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth as well as a voice for all of our nation’s young people. Over the decades, these individuals have exemplified the Boys & Girls Club mission and are proof to the impact Clubs make in transforming and saving kids’ lives. National Youth of the Year winners have achieved success in a variety of industries, including entertainment, politics, business and sports.
Becoming National Youth of the Year is an exciting and inspiring journey. Each year, thousands of Club teens participate in local, state and regional Youth of the Year events. Six teens, including five regional winners and a national military youth winner, advance to the

National Youth of the Year Celebration, where one outstanding young person is named Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s national teen spokesperson. The National Youth of the Year is a role model, leader and advocate for over 4.6 million youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs each year, and all of America’s young people.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte
For more than 85 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte has enabled young people most in need in Northern New Mexico to achieve great futures as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our Clubs provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun, friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Priority programs emphasize academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Learn more at www.bgcsantafe.org
Contact:
Darren Lopez 505-474-0385 djlopez@bgcsantafe.org

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