Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Jamie Cruz was named Indiana’s State Youth of the Year on Friday during an annual ceremony with participants from Clubs across the state. Cruz, who’s attended Lake Station Boys & Girls Club since she was six, accepted the award during an in-person event in Indianapolis.
As staff congratulated Cruz after the ceremony, Boys & Girls Clubs president and CEO Ryan Smiley applauded her for her dedication to serving as a role model to younger Club members.