Thank you for attending the 2025 Youth of the Year Awards Breakfast!

It was our honor to host you as we celebrated all of the finalists from across Colorado.

Thank You Sponsors

Congratulations to Summer and Karson.

The 2025 Colorado Youth of the Year Winners!

Summer from the Peterson Space Force Base

Karson from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Colorado

Meet the 2025 Youth of Year Finalists

Stella Z.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chaffee County

My favorite part of the Club is when we attend Columbine Manor with the kids and interact with the residents.

Sophia D.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the High Rockies

My favorite part of the Boys & Girls Club is doing art with the kids.

Celia G.
Boys & Girls Clubs of La Plata County

I love that the Club is a place where kids can truly be themselves and where everyone feels welcome.

Genesis LP.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County

My favorite part of the Club is spending time with friends and staff while exploring new activities and experiences!

Shaila R.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver

My favorite part of the Club is the meaningful relationships with the staff, who have supported me throughout the years.

Karson F.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Colorado

My favorite part of the Boys & Girls Club is the freedom to be myself without expectations.

Nick B.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pikes Peak Region

The community is my favorite part of the Club, everyone is welcoming and looks out for each other. It is truly a safe space.

Sami O.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County

I love being able to complete my homework in a lively atmosphere, where the energy keeps me motivated and building connections with the staff and fellow Club members.

Myissa D.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley

My favorite part of the Boys & Girls Club is the community.

Jesse G.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County

The Club is more than just a place to go, it’s been a second home where I’ve grown up, found my purpose and learned the power of giving back.

Summer H.
Peterson SFB Youth Center

My favorite part of the Club are the connections and opportunities.

Precious L.
Fort Carson AG Youth Center

The involvement in the Keystone Club has taught me valuable leadership and teamwork skills and the Youth Center provides the opportunity to grow personally.

Kadence M.
USAFA Youth Center

My favorite part of the Club is making friends and gaining leadership opportunities.

Host: Tori Mason

Tori Mason is an Emmy-award winning reporter at CBS Colorado. She's a proud graduate of Louisiana State University - Manship School of Mass Communications.

Tori fell in love with journalism while interning in the sports department at WAFB in Baton Rouge. She began her career at WIBW-TV, the CBS affiliate in Topeka, Kansas.

She joined CBS Colorado in 2017 where she started as a morning reporter. Her coverage of the Thornton Walmart shooting earned her an Emmy the same year.

Today she's most proud of her reporting that led to multicultural hair products being unlocked from cases in major stores nationwide in 2020. Her work in Colorado earned her a spot on the year-end cover of Broadcasting & Cable magazine in 2023.

Throughout her time in Colorado, Tori has had the pleasure of sharing the inspiring stories of Boys & Girls Club members, highlighting their resilience and achievements.

Tori is also the Vice President of the Denver Press Club and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.

In her free time, Tori loves exploring restaurants, tap dancing, and lounging with Natty, her rescue dog, whom she named after LSU Football’s 2020 Championship win.

Champions for Youth

The Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado proudly honor Representative Jennifer Bacon, Representative Rick Taggart, Senator Barbara Kirkmeyer, and Senator Jeff Bridges as this year’s Champion for Youth Award recipients. These dedicated legislators have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating brighter futures for young people across Colorado.

Through their collective sponsorship of House Bill 24-1331, they have championed the establishment of a state grant program for comprehensive, high-quality out-of-school time providers. This critical legislation will provide invaluable resources to ensure that more children and teens have access to safe, enriching, and empowering opportunities outside of school hours. Their leadership and advocacy will leave a lasting impact on youth statewide, fostering a stronger foundation for success.

We extend our deepest gratitude to these outstanding public servants for their commitment to the next generation and for all Boys & Girls Clubs in Colorado.