Celebrating Calgary’s Best and Brightest Young Leaders: YMCA Calgary Partners with Avenue Calgary for Top 20 Under 20

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Last night, we had the honour of partnering with Avenue Calgary Magazine to launch the inaugural Top 20 Under 20 in Calgary. As sponsor of this event, we were thrilled to share our theatre space at Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge with over 175 guests to celebrate the amazing young leaders of our city.

The 20 youths selected for Top 20 Under 20 by a panel of judges were inspiring in every way. From creative minds, community builders, wellness advocates, and tech movers and shakers, this group of young people will no doubt make a lasting and positive impact on our city and country. You can see the full Top 20 Under 20 Class of 2025 here.

In addition to celebrating the youth alongside their friends and family, we also welcomed special guests including Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, 18th Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell, Deputy Mayor Gian-Carlo Carrera, and Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes. We also welcomed partners from RedPoint Media, Calgary Foundation, Wild FC, Roger’s Media and more. It was our honour to welcome each of these special guests into Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge.
 
As a proud sponsor of the event, Shannon Doram, President and CEO of YMCA Calgary shared “The YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth charities in the world - empowering young people is in our DNA. Tonight, we celebrate the incredible young people receiving these awards and the incredible path they are on!”

Congratulations again to the Top 20 Under 20 class of 2025! We cannot wait to see what you achieve next.

Shannon Doram, President & CEO of YMCA Calgary and Kathe Lemon, President & Co-Owner of RedPoint Media
Louis Nnamdi of YMCA Calgary with Top 20 Under 20 Reyhan Habib and his brother
Kaiya Gamble, Tareef Mahmud and Gabrielle Cadiang


 

 

YMCA Youth Leaders and Luke Wenger, Youth Coordinator
Top 20 Under 20 group