Janara K. Hickman is a true example of an extraordinary young woman. At age 17, she has just been selected to compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Delaware Youth of the Year title and $1,000 scholarships from Reader’s Digest foundation, Janosik Family Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware.
As the Youth of the Year for Georgetown Boys & Girls Club, Hickman is among hundreds of local youth across the country 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. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. This program was founded over 60 years ago through the generosity of the Reader’s Digest Foundation.
Hickman is a senior at Sussex Central High School and plans on continuing her education in Fashion Design at Savannah College of Art Design in Atlanta, Ga.
If Hickman wins at the state competition, she will compete for the title of Northeast Region Youth of the Year and an additional $10,000 scholarship. The five regional winners will advance to Washington, D.C., to compete for the title of Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year receives an additional $15,000 college scholarship and is installed by the President of the United States in an Oval Office ceremony.
