OLYMPIA – Kitsap student and Boys and Girls Club member Tierra Trail received a Youth of the Year award on Tuesday at the Governor’s mansion in Olympia.

“Tierra is a dedicated, hardworking, family oriented person who takes pride in her academics and positive relationships with family and friends,” said Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-Kitsap County, in her introductory remarks. “I am honored to introduce such a wonderful role model for kids in Kitsap County and congratulate Tierra on this well-deserved award.”

The Youth of the Year program includes meeting the governor and elected officials, trainings for participants, interviewing and judging competition, and enrichment activities for the teens. All Youth of the Year participants receive college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000.

Trail, a sophomore at Central Kitsap High School, has been a member of the Boys and Girls Club at Naval Base Kitsap for four years. She sings and composes music and plays the clarinet, tenor saxophone and piano. At school she is a leader in Associated Student Body and plays basketball. Trail plans to attend the University of Southern California and pursue a career in music and business.