02/21/2026
Congratulations to a Grizzly making a difference!
BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our 2026 Youth of the Year, Naveah Hurston!
We are beyond proud to celebrate this incredible Goldtrap Club kid who continues to lead with heart, purpose, and excellence.
Naveah is a senior at Northside High School, where she maintains a 4.0 GPA, is a member of the National Honor Society, and dances on the varsity dance team. Here at the Club, she gives back as a youth volunteer and serves as an assistant coach for our Pom Squad β pouring into younger members the same encouragement and leadership that helped shape her.
What matters most to Naveah?
Creating safe, supportive spaces where young people feel valued, encouraged, and believed in. She knows firsthand how powerful it is to have adults who check in, push you to grow, and remind you that your circumstances do not define your future. π
Through her journey at the Club, Naveah built confidence and leadership β and now she uses her voice to help others do the same. She describes herself as resilient, compassionate, and dedicated β and we couldnβt agree more.
As our 2026 Youth of the Year, Naveah will receive a $500 scholarship and go on to represent Fort Smith in the statewide Youth of the Year competition in April β with the opportunity to advance and represent the entire state! π
After graduation, she plans to attend University of Arkansas - Fort Smith and continue building a future centered around growth, leadership, and impact.
Naveah, you are proof that when young people are supported and believed in, they rise. We are so proud to stand behind you as you take this next big step. Fort Smith is rooting for you!