We are proud to recognize Avi Shah as our 2026 Youth of the Year!
Avi has been a dedicated member of the Boys & Girls Club for 11 years and a standout participant in our Aquatics Program. After completing all levels of swim lessons, he joined the Clifton Seahawks in 2016 and has shown unwavering commitment ever since—training daily and even on weekends.
His hard work has led to impressive achievements, including competing at the Eastern Zone Age Group Championships and the National Boys & Girls Clubs Championships. Beyond his personal success, Avi is a key contributor to our club community, volunteering at swim meets, supporting fundraisers, and teaching younger swimmers. As one of our top swim instructors and a lifeguard, he is known for his leadership, reliability, and genuine care for others.
Avi has also excelled academically, maintaining a 4.5 GPA while balancing athletics and work. His dedication has earned him acceptance into Princeton, Harvard, Yale, the University of Michigan, and Rutgers University for engineering.
Avi truly embodies leadership, service, and excellence. We are incredibly proud to celebrate him as our Youth of the Year!