BOISE, Idaho — The Boys and Girls Clubs presented their Youth of the Year award to two honorees at noon Wednesday in the Crystal Ballroom at the Hoff Building in Boise.
The military YOTY award went to 14-year-old Ean Gathier, and the traditional YOTY award recipient was Alex McGlothen, a senior at Coeur d'Alene High School.
Seven finalists from all over the state attended the event, which had to be canceled last year due to COVID-19.
The finalists had the opportunity to meet Idaho Governor Brad Little in his office before the event, which nearly a dozen members of the Legislature also attended.
There are two categories for Youth of the Year (YOTY): traditional and military. The Military YOTY award recipient received a $4,000 scholarship, and the traditional YOTY award recipient received a $7,500 scholarship.
Both recipients will advance to the regionals in Oregon this spring, with the chance of attending Nationals with nine other regional winners this summer in Washington, DC.
The national Youth of the Year winner will be announced in the Oval Office at the White House.
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