 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania recently held its 2009 Youth of the Year competition. The first place winner received a $1,000 scholarship and a $100 gift certificate; the runner up received a $500 scholarship and an $80 gift certificate; and the honorable mentions received a $200 scholarship and a $50 gift certificate. Pictured are participants (l-r) Markis Blackwell; first-place winner, Annaliesa Daubenhauser, runner-up; and Joseph Evans and Shane Webb; honorable mentions.
 The Club members were judged on family, school, community and Boys & Girls Clubs, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome. Pictured are judges (l-r) Kevin Rogers, representing the Margaret Briggs Foundation and PNC Bank; Joe Peters, Boys & Girls Club alumnus; and Jerry Klein, board member and Gelb Foundation.
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