Oklahoma City (March 10, 2023) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma County (BGCOKC) will host its 27th annual Champions of Youth celebration on Tuesday, April 12 at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.

The event raises vital funds for BGCOKC’s programs and honors individuals and organizations that have been significant advocates for youth in the Oklahoma City community.

“This favorite annual celebration is a chance for us to recognize our most ardent supporters and share the work our organization is doing to ensure Oklahoma County kids have bright futures,” said Teena Belcik, BGCOKC president and CEO. “We appreciate the community’s financial support now more than ever to allow us to do even more to help kids recover from setbacks and provide them opportunities they wouldn’t have without our Clubs.”

Mark and Marta McCubbin are this year’s event co-chairs.

Jamie and Clay Farha, long-time supporters of BGCOKC, will be honored with the Aubrey K. McClendon Lifetime Achievement award, and the Arnall Family Foundation will be recognized with the Community Champion of Youth award.

Major sponsors of this event include Jamie and Clay Farha, Bob Mills Furniture, Cox Communications, Liquid Media and Jennifer and Charlie Lickteig.

To become a sponsor and purchase tickets for Champions of Youth, visit BGCOKC.org or contact Carly Johnson at cjohnson@bgcokc.org or 405-602-5712.