Local BGCA Member To Compete For National Scholarship | People

Selected among several local outstanding youth, Ashleigh Hubert, 17, will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Wisconsin Youth of the Year title and a $10,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation.

The event takes place at the Madison Concourse Hotel on March 6. As the new Youth of the Year for The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, Hubert is a true example of an extraordinary young woman recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for her sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community.

Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. As BGCA’s premier youth recognition program, Youth of the Year recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles.

"Ashleigh is a very talented and bright young lady and she is going to be a difference maker in our community as she matures into adulthood. We are honored to have her as our 2012 Youth of the Year and we are optimistic that she has a chance to win the national competition for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and represent our City, County and State”, said Michael Johnson, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, a newsr release.

Ashleigh plans to attend Wayne State University in Detroit to study social work and continue her passion for community building and art. If Ashleigh wins at the state competition, she will compete for the title of the Midwest Regional Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship from Tupperware Brands, the recognition program’s national sponsor.