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Boys & Girls Clubs of America Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration June 25, 2026
On Thursday, June 25, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) will host its Midwest Youth of the Year celebrationat Theater on the Lake, honoring local teens from across the region for their leadership, academic excellence, and service. Finalists will share their inspiring stories, with one teen awarded a $20,000 scholarship and the title of Midwest Youth of the Year and Midwest Military Youth of the Year — the highest honor for Club youth
Event Details:
- WHAT: BGCA Midwest Youth of the Year Celebration honoring inspiring local teens
- WHEN: Thursday, June 25 from 6-9PM (Dinner and Program at 7PM)
- WHERE: Theater on the Lake (2401 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL)
- WHO: Local Teen leaders, BGCA CEO Jim Clark, Michael Eaves, and more
- WHY: Amplify uplifting, local human interest youth and Illinois and the Midwest’s future changemakers.
- TICKETS: Purchase tickets HERE
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Learn more about the area
Venue
Special Event Venues, Special Event Venues
Theater on the Lake
Theater on the Lake is the most unique venue in Chicago with flexible event space for groups of 25 to 1,500. From corporate events to…
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
One of the city’s most picturesque areas, you’ll find boutiques, museums, dining, a zoo, and plenty of waterfront.
