Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is excited to announce the 31st annual Great Futures Gala, which will take place under the bright lights of Energizer Park, home of St. Louis CITY SC, on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. This Gala is the organization’s largest fundraising event and serves as a showcase for the signature Youth of the Year (YOY) program. The Great Futures Gala celebrates the importance of family, school, community, and the positive impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs. During the event, the Youth of the Year will be announced, receiving a $5,000 prize, serving as a brand ambassador for the Club, and winning a new vehicle courtesy of Frank Leta Automotive. It promises to be an impactful night for everyone.
WHO: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) highlights four finalists and their Club experience and impact.
WHAT: The 31st annual Great Futures Gala is a night of community, inspiration and passion. Four finalists deliver a heartfelt speech before a crowd of family, friends and loyal supporters of BGCSTL. The Gala is the largest fundraising event for BGCSTL, which last year raised more than $600,000 for Club kids and teens!
Each finalist receives a scholarship for second, third, and fourth place, $2,500, $1,000, and $500 respectively.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 6 p.m.
WHERE: Energizer Park, Home of St. Louis CITY SC, 2019 Market St. 63103
The media is welcome to capture video of the candidates. BGCSTL President Brandon Williams will be on hand for interviews.
For more information, please call Deneen Busby, VP of marketing & communications, 314-680-7998.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and Teen Center of Excellence.
