Four honorees were celebrated on Thursday after portraying the mission of the nonprofit in different areas of their lives.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Four young people were honored by the leaders of a large East Tennessee nonprofit on Thursday after their work exemplifying the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley.
The nonprofit held its “Youth of the Year Celebration” on Thursday, honoring the four honorees. Honorees are chosen based on how well they demonstrate leadership, service, academic excellence and a commitment to positively impact their communities.
The four honorees are listed below.
- Anaiya Coclough (17 years old)
- School: West High School
- Club: Haslam Family Club University & Regal Teen Center
- Tenure: 10 years
- College Aspirations: Interested in the medical field
- Noteworthy Contribution: Anaiya volunteers at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, comforting infants and assisting with feeding plans.
- Tatum Carter (14 years old)
- School: Halls High School
- Club: DeBusk Family Club
- Tenure: 6 years
- College Aspirations: Business or Accounting
- Community Service:Actively involved in environmental cleanup efforts at …