May 30, 2024

At Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Conference this month,  Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) won two National Honor Awards for Program Excellence and a National Award for Outstanding Leadership.

MASTERS AND MENTORS AWARD

ROB CONNOLLY

President, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco

BGCSF President, Rob Connolly was awarded The Masters and Mentors Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a Boys & Girls Club professional by The Professional Association in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Senior Leadership. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development within the Boys & Girls Club Movement.

BGCSF President, Rob Connolly and President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Program Excellence Award

OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO PROGRAM QUALITY

This Program Excellence Award recognizes our organization’s outstanding commitment to program quality throughout our Club sites, ensuring that all young people have access to a high-quality Club experience.

Members of the BGCSF Leadership Team accepting the award

Program Excellence Award

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: HEALING ARTS PROGRAM

This Program Excellence Award recognizes Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. The Club’s Healing Arts program was developed to increase access and support for grief and bereavement through culturally responsive activities at Club celebrations.

We know that ensuring program quality is a journey not a destination. It will take an ongoing effort and tremendous commitment at every level of the organization to ensure that our programs are always high quality. Our Club members deserve nothing less!

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