Jesse LeBeau will deliver the keynote address at our annual Youth of the Year Dinner celebrating outstanding teens on Thursday, May 22, at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel. LeBeau is a speaker, best-selling author, and one of the world’s most sought-after youth motivational thought leaders. LeBeau’s unlikely underdog story has inspired millions of teens through his speaking, best-selling books, and inspirational youth programs. He is one of the world’s premiere basketball trick artists and is regularly featured on TV, film, and international tours. In 2017, he started The Attitude is Everything Foundation as a resource for young people to have ongoing support throughout their difficult teenage years particularly targeting the area of self-esteem, confidence, and mental health. To date, LeBeau has helped millions of teenagers overcome the adversity in their lives to grow into strong, healthy, and happy adults, and he is now on a mission to bring these life skills into every school and home across the world. The program will begin at 6:00 pm. with a reception at 5:30 pm.

The YOY event is the signature event aligning with the mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. This program recognizes and celebrates children and youth and provides a platform to showcase their skills, share their stories, and inspire others.

Honorees are selected from the traditional Clubs based on submitting a completed application, recommendations, and interviews with community leaders. Their outstanding leadership skills, exemplary service to others, academic excellence, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle played a role in the selection process. 

Youth of the Year is the organization’s main fundraising event, an opportunity for the public and business community to learn firsthand about the impact Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama has on shaping the lives of area youth