St. Lucie County teen earns Boys & Girls Clubs’ top national honor
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has named a St. Lucie County teen the 2026-27 National Youth of the Year, the organization’s highest honor for a club member.
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Enrique Rosario Liz received the award during a national ceremony in New York City on Thursday night after representing Florida and the Southeast Region in the competition.
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St. Lucie County teen named national Youth of the Year
According to the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, Enrique first won local and state Youth of the Year titles before advancing to the national level.
Enrique moved to the United States from the Dominican Republic when he was 8 years old. Club leaders said he later created a Spanish class for younger members, graduated as valedictorian from Port St. Lucie High School and is now studying elementary education at the University of Florida.
Youth of the Year recognizes Boys & Girls Club members for leadership, service, academic success and commitment to their communities.
A welcome-home celebration for Enrique is planned for 7 p.m. Friday at the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
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