BGCN offers award-winning programs that take into account the physical, emotional, developmental, cultural and social needs of boys and girls. Our diversified programs encourage activities with adults, peers and family members, enabling kids to enhance self-esteem and fulfill their potential.

2009 Merit Award

In recognition of our Health Literacy Program

Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of America celebrates program excellence in five core program areas with the annual Honor Awards. Clubs can receive an Honor Award or a Merit Award for program excellence. In 2009, BGCN received a Merit Award in the Education & Career Development category for our Health Literacy program, an initiative that helps older members teach younger members to read.

2009 CareerLaunch Innovation Award

This award, presented to only eight Clubs across the country, recognized our innovative use of the CareerLaunch program to enhance career preparedness initiatives at the local level.

2009 Best Program Practice

In recognition of our Teen Leadership Academy

The Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey recognized BGCN with the first annual Best Program Practice Award for our Teen Leadership Academy (TLA). TLA helps teens prepare for High School and College, teaching them leadership concepts and skills.

2008 New Jersey After 3 (NJA3) Promising Practices 1st Place Award

In 2008, BGCN was honored by NJA3 for Promising Practices in the category of Social Justice/Program Culture. Members of the program engaged in a quilting project, “Celebrating Through Quilting,” which celebrated various holidays and events. The project promoted an appreciation of the visual arts and nurtured relationships among schools, parents, club members, staff and community partners.

2008 NJA3 Promising Practices Program Tip for Weekly Program Staff Meetings

In 2008, BGCN was honored by NJA3 for Promising Practices in the category of staffing. Our weekly staff meetings are guided by a formal, detailed agenda that promotes documentation and accomplishment of tasks. This system helps to build team spirit and interpersonal communication between staff and site coordinators.

PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS




Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s ImageMakers National Photography Contest

Five first place prizes

Astah’s Gallery Youth N’ Art Exhibits (Maplewood, New Jersey)

Four first place prizes

NAACP’s ACT-SO Youth Competition

Both a silver and gold medal

TECHNOLOGY AWARDS

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Digital Arts Festival

Five National Awards:

  • Movie Making
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Photo
  • Music Making
  • Web Design

Nine Northeast Regional Awards:

  • Music Making, 3 awards
  • Movie Making, 3 awards
  • Web Design
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Photo
Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey Digital Arts Festival

BGCN received 18 out of 27 total awards.

SPORTS, FITNESS & RECREATION

Double Dutch

Seven World Titles