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.
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.
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!
A year ago, I was a high school senior navigating my final year at Lowell High School and balancing my commitment to soccer and school leadership activities. That’s when I was nominated to participate in Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s Youth of the Year program as the finalist from Mission Clubhouse.
Calling all teens! Through our Leaders-In-Training Program, teens become “ready for life” through unique projects, coaching, career exploration and on-the-job training. We welcome all teens in grades 9-12 who want to be part of a welcoming and inclusive environment and develop their leadership skills!
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our families, donors, staff, and volunteers. This time of year highlights the power of generosity and our shared commitment to helping young people thrive.