Whitney Stewart, a University of Pennsylvania freshman and political science major from Sarasota, Florida, is the recipient of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year Award for 2015-2016. She also earned the title of 2015-2016 Southeast Youth of the Year. She received the award last month at a ceremony in Washington, DC. Ms. Stewart will receive $145,000 in academic scholarships and prizes and will serve as the official spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Club and its Young Alumni & Friends Club.

Later this year, Ms. Stewart will travel to the White House to meet President Obama.