WOW. All I can say is wow! I'm still so impressed by all our teens who competed for 2024 Youth of the Year. It was another incredible ceremony. Thank you to family members, staff, board members, Supervisor Kelly Long, Supervisor Vianey Lopez, Assemblymember Steve Bennett, and Councilmember Bobby Martinez, for attending and showing your support. I am grateful for our judges - who always have the most difficult job of the evening - Katie Kemp, Alex Gallardo, and Sydney Reiter.

I am honored to present the winner, Jazmin Reyes Quiroz. Jazmin shared her touching story, detailing why she wants to work extra hard in everything she does: to make her late mom proud.

She is 17 years old and a member at the Squires Housing Unit Club, the first winner from this Club in our history! She is aiming to be the first woman in her family to graduate with a college degree, and is well on her way.

Way to go, Jazmin, we are all tremendously proud of you. Learn more about her by clicking here.

Thank you,

Erin Antrim

CEO Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme