Family and friends gathered in the game room at the clubhouse for the 55th annual Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich’s Awards Night on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The event honors club members who are outstanding in their areas of choice.
“Awards Night is my favorite Club event,” said Don Palmer, Vice President of Programs & Youth Development. “It brings together extraordinary club members, parents, families and community leaders in celebration of great futures. It is the resounding ‘why’ as to why Boys & Girls Clubs are needed in every community giving kids positive outlets during out-of-school time.”
At the 2023 Awards Night, a Program Staff member spoke about each individual Club member and their exceptional achievements before presenting them with a special plaque, and a certificate of special recognition from the First Selectman’s Office.
Awards Night Recipients 2023
Youth of the Year — Jada Brewington, Grade 11, GHS
Junior Youth of the Year — Taylor Tejada, Grade 8, Western MS
Fine Arts Award — Polina L., Grade 4, Glenville
Lillian Butler Davey Education Volunteer Award — Greenwich Academy
Junior Member of the Year — Hector R., Grade 6, Western MS
Community Award — Greenwich Country Day School
Junior Swimmer of the Year — Neville W., Grade 3, Glenville
Camp Simmons Award — Claire M., Grade 8, Central MS
Clubhouse Summer Camp Award — Xavier T., Grade 10, GHS
Junior Boy Athlete of the Year — Cebastian G., Grade 7, Eastern MS
Project Learn Award — Tatiana W., Grade 2, Julian Curtis
Junior Girl Athlete of the Year — Maria N. R., Grade 6, Central MS
Joanna Schulman Teen Community Service Award — Daniela H., Grade 10, Stamford HS
Knuckles for Life Award — Armani McCollum, Part-time staff member
James R. Natale Swimmer of the Year — Kasey T., Grade 10, GHS
Athlete of the Year — Katie C., Grade 12, GHS