We are proud to recognize Sienna Miller as the 2025 Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year.
Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center in Post Falls hosted our annual program on January 16, 2025.
A remarkable evening. The atmosphere in the room was charged with a sense of excitement. The audience, a mix of friends, family, and judges, were leaning forward in their seats, fully engaged with every word spoken by the contestants. As the first contestant finished, the next offered a speech that was equally compelling. There was no clear frontrunner, as the line between first and last seemed almost nonexistent.
By the end, when all six had spoken, it felt almost unfair to pick a winner. There was no clear-cut reason to eliminate any one of them, and yet, the competition had to come to a close. It felt like everyone was a winner, even though only one person would walk away with the honor of 2025 Youth of the Year. When the dust settled, our judges presented Sienna Miller with the title.
Sienna, a 17-year-old Junior at Lake City High School, was a three-year club kid before returning to the Club as a staff member. A valued team member driven by her desire to give back to the community, she always goes the extra mile for her peers and the kids at the Club. With plans to pursue higher education after high school, Sienna is determined to continue growing and making a difference in her community.
Congratulations, Sienna. The BGCKC staff is proud of you!
Our 2025 Contestants
Coeur d'Alene Club
River Woodworth, Chris Catalone, Sienna Miller
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Post Falls Club
Eva Rosenberg, Michael Higgason, Kaylee Dabel
NIC Supports our Youth with Very Generous Scholarships
Nick Swayne, President of North Idaho College, was in attendance to support the contestants and to motivate each of them to continue their education at NIC.
At the conclusion of the event, Nick took the stage to present our winner, Sienna, with a full tuition NIC Foundation Scholarship. The other five contestants were awarded $1,000 NIC Foundation Scholarships.
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Our Directors and staff would like to thank Nick, and the NIC Foundation, for their perpetual support of our organization. These scholarships help our young leaders reach their full potential.
Nick Swayne, President of NIC