Tommy Walls Named 2010 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year
At a very young age, Tommy Walls understood too well what it meant to survive. The inner strength he gained as a result of his childhood made him a leader and contributed to him being named the 2010 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. The title recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as personal challenges and obstacles overcome.
Tommy is among hundreds of local Youth of the Year winners across the country recognized by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for his sound character, leadership skills and willingness to give back to the community. Locally, Youth of the Year is sponsored by Northwestern Mutual Foundation and recognizes eight Club members, ranging in age from 14 to 18 years, who are honored for their leadership, service and academic standing. All of the 2010 honorees, including Tommy, will be featured at BGCGM’s Salute to Youth MVP Dinner and Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2010 at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
Tommy Walls, a member of the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club, reacts with joy and surprise as he’s named the 2010 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Jim Clark, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs, and Diane Zore, Chair of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Board of Trustees, applaud Tommy for his latest accomplishment.