The Ohio Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, a youth advocacy organization that supports more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs across Ohio, announced the 2025 Ohio Youth of the Year during a luncheon celebration in Columbus.
Tyreese Blue II, the Youth of the Year representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, was chosen as the state-level Youth of the Year.
Locally, Maddison Hofstetter of Orrville, representing the Orrville Area Boys & Girls Clubs, was one of the nominees for the Youth of the Year award.
Maddison Hofstetter
She credits the club for helping her become more social and build relationships, according to a news release. She said the club has given her a place to belong and the courage to try new things.
Hoffstetter plans to attend the University of Akron and pursue a career in law enforcement.
Youth of the Year is the signature program of the national Boys & Girls Club movement to foster a new generation of leaders. Candidates must be between the ages of 14 and 18, be actively involved in their local Club and exhibit strong character and citizenship.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Orrville Boys Girls Club youth among nominees for Ohio award