A Night Among The Stars
A Night Among the Stars
The Youth Center will be hosting the 13th Annual Ceremony for A Night Among the Stars in which twenty outstanding volunteers that have selflessly given their time and talents to charities are nominated by non-profits, schools, and community groups.
Selected nominees and their families will receive an invitation to this special formal event. Youth nominees each receive a certificate of recognition from the U.S. Senate, The Los Alamitos City of Commerce, and a chance to win five $500 scholarships.
2025 Scholarships will be provided by Rotary of Los Alamitos & Seal Beach, S.E.T.H. Foundation (Lion’s Club), Rossmoor Woman’s Club, and Rossmoor Homeowners Association.
We are seeking sponsors for this event. We would love to promote your company at our event and in return you would help to give our amazing nominated youth volunteers and their families the best event ever!
Event History
Launched in 2013, “A Night Among the Stars” is a cherished initiative by The Youth Center that honors the philanthropic spirit of young individuals. This event represents the culmination of Elaine Wissuchek’s Gold Award Project, “Working Together,” highlighting our unwavering commitment to youth philanthropy and volunteerism.
Our mission is to transform the lives of children and families through collaborative programs. We firmly believe that engaging youth in volunteerism not only enriches their lives but also strengthens our community, cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. Since its inception, we have proudly awarded over $17,500 in scholarships to youth.
This event is a collaborative effort between The Youth Center and the Rotary Clubs of Los Alamitos, Cypress, and Seal Beach. Scholarships are generously provided by the Seal Beach Lion’s Club, the Rotary Club, the Rossmoor Women’s Club, and the Rossmoor Homeowners Association.
Call for Nominations
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 13th Annual “A Night Among the Stars”! We invite non-profits, schools, and community members to nominate outstanding youth volunteers who have dedicated their time and talents to improve our community.
This formal red carpet event will take place on April 18, 2025, at On the Greens at Navy Golf Course from 5:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Join us for a delightful evening featuring savory appetizers, desserts, and drinks as we honor these incredible young volunteers.
This year, we will recognize 20 exceptional youth volunteers, with five of them receiving $500 scholarships. We encourage you to nominate young volunteers (ages 5–18) who have made a significant impact in your organization, neighborhood, or community.
To submit your nomination, please submit nomination online.
Important Details:
- Each selected nominee will receive a Certificate of Recognition from the U.S. Senate and the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce.
- Nominees and their families will be invited to this special event.
- Scholarships for 2025 will be provided by the Rotary Clubs of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, the S.E.T.H. Foundation (Lion’s Club), the Rossmoor Women’s Club, and the Rossmoor Homeowners Association.
We are also seeking sponsors for this event! Your support will help make this a memorable evening for our nominated youth volunteers and their families.
Sponsorship opportunities are available below, along with our contact information for any questions.
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the incredible contributions of our youth! We look forward to receiving your nominations soon!
Contact Information: info@TheYouthCenter.org or 562-493-4043
Thank you for helping us honor the stars of our community!
Congratulations to Our Stellar Volunteers Who Won Scholarships
2024
- Ellie Sutherland – Girl Scouts (RWC Award)
- Austin Hsiung – City of Los Alamitos (RWC Award)
- Skyler McClain – The Youth Center (RHA Award)
- Kyan Whiten – Seal Beach Lions Club (S.E.T.H. Award)
- Lwam Kibrom – Rotary International (Rotary Award)
2023
- Una O’Farrell – Camp S.H.A.R.K. (RWC Award)
- Hayley Dunn – Casa Youth Shelter (RWC Award)
- Lexi Blankenstein – LAEF (RHA Award)
- Sarah Saadeh – The Youth Center (Rotary Award)
2022
- Katie Velez – VBA Leos Academy (S.E.T.H. Award)
- Katelyn Loh – LAEF (Rotary Award)
- Ally Hatakeyama – The Youth Center, Los Alamitos High School, Emerging Leaders Club (RWC Award)
- Amelia Drukker – Girl Scouts of OC (RWC Award)
2021
- Kirsten Okamoto – Girl Scouts of OC (S.E.T.H. Award)
- Evert Lukas – Grateful Hearts (The Youth Center Award)
- Katie Recker – LAUSD (Rotary Award)
- Davis Taylor – Seal Beach Leos (The Youth Center Award)
2019
- Darren Deutsch – Los Alamitos High School (The Youth Center Award)
- Rebecca Gomez – Seal Beach Leo Club (The Youth Center Award)
- Viviana Ramirez – Grateful Hearts (Rotary Award)
- Rory Lowdermilk – Girl Scouts (The Youth Center Award)
2018
- Daniel Hayase – VBA Seal Beach Leo Club (The Youth Center Award)
- Lindsey Torgerson – Los Alamitos High School (The Youth Center Award)
- Tanner Webb – Summer Harvest (The Youth Center Award)
- Cody Tanner – Seal Beach Leo Club (Rotary Award)
2017
- Morgan Cheng – The Youth Center (The Youth Center Award)
- Bryan Elapano – Grateful Hearts (Rotary Award)
- Riley Rojas – Precious Life Shelter (The Youth Center Award)
- Anita Maksymchuk – Los Alamitos High School (The Youth Center Award)
2016
- Brielle Johnson – Grateful Hearts (The Youth Center Award)
- Max Russell – The Friendship Circle (Rotary Award)
- Josie Pearce – Los Alamitos School District (The Youth Center Award)
2015
- Andrew Turner – Los Alamitos High School (The Youth Center Award)
- Jennifer Lang – Seal Beach Lions Foundation (The Youth Center Award)
2014
- Janine Kim – Los Alamitos Unified School District (The Youth Center Award)
- Laura Munley – The Youth Center (The Youth Center Award)
2013
- Cullen Fitzgibbons – Grateful Hearts (The Youth Center Award)
- Evan Jenkins – Seal Beach Lions Club (The Youth Center Award)