The CYOC Youth Spotlight Award Ceremony is a special event where we celebrate the dedication of youth, our future, and honor the work they have done. It is a gathering that highlights accomplishments, encourages community, and creates memorable experiences for everyone involved.
On a cold winter afternoon, I arrived at the award ceremony feeling nervous and excited to be a part of the award ceremony. The building was already full of other volunteers and people instructing other people. Volunteers from CYOC were everywhere, helping with decorations and making sure everyone was where they needed to be, while performers quietly practiced backstage and ran rehearsals. From backstage, I could hear music from the stage and the sound of people talking as the audience settled in. Even before the ceremony officially began, it was clear that a lot of teamwork was happening behind the scenes.
On January 19, 2026, the Youth Spotlight – Inaugural Greater Washington Outstanding Youth Awards Gala was held at Bender JCC in Rockville, Maryland. The event was organized by the Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) and supported by many community and cultural organizations. It was a special celebration led by young people that brought together different cultures, languages, and generations.
Enthusiasm is building in the Frederick County area as CYOC is preparing to open a brand-new chapter in our local community. On the 7th of December, I attended a Zoom meeting with several other students, parents, and leaders to discuss this exciting opportunity.
On December 7, CYOC held an online ceremony to officially launch its Frederick County branch. Students from across the county came together to celebrate the opening day, joined by adults who offered a brief introduction to CYOC and its mission. Around 23 people attended the ceremony, creating an energized environment for collaboration and new ideas.
Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) is a vibrant, youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018. CYOC brings together more than 700 young people from diverse backgrounds around the world, dedicated to advancing civic engagement, public service, and cross-cultural exchange. Through a wide range of innovative, cross-disciplinary programs and partnerships, CYOC youth continually broaden their horizons in practice, fostering leadership, empathy, and organizational skills. Centered on core areas such as youth empowerment, cultural exchange, community service, and leadership development, CYOC creates a profound and positive impact on the community. For its outstanding contributions to youth development, CYOC has earned broad recognition from academia and community leaders.
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