FINAL EXPLOSION ENTERTAINMENT, A NONPROFIT 501 (C)(3) COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
CHICAGO YOUTH AWARDS 2025
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FINAL EXPLOSION ENTERTAINMENT, EST 2009
OUR TEAM
Final Explosion Entertainment, has been the premiere training ground for at-risk youth across the Chicagoland area, specializing in creative and performing arts.
Happy Holidays!
'Tis the season of giving, and what better way to celebrate than by joining the Austin community for our 3rd Annual Austin Community Dinner & Gift Giveaway hosted by Final Explosion Entertainment? Mark your calendars for December 21, 2024, from 1-4 pm at the Austin YMCA, 501 N Central Avenue.
We invite you to be a blessing by contributing financially, donating in-kind, or providing free services. Your generosity will make a difference! Payments can be made via Eventbrite (link below), Zelle (final.explosion@yahoo.com), or by check(Made payable to Final Explosion Entertainment. Let's spread joy and love this holiday season!
Latricia Walker-West, CEO
Final Explosion Entertainment, NFP
Chicago Youth Awards
(A BLACK TIE EVENT)
The Chicago Youth Awards is an annual show created by Final Explosion Entertainment; a nonprofit 501(C)(3) organization that believes all children should be celebrated and recognized for their accomplishments and exceptional talents. Our team promotes creativity, innovation, and excellence in children by providing a platform for them to showcase their gifts and be acknowledged. We believe that every child has the potential to make a positive impact on the world, and we aim to provide a platform that empowers them to do so.
LA SHAWN K. FORD HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The La Shawn K. Ford Humanitarian Award is given to a single child that has performed an extraordinary act of kindheartedness or service to the community. This young person has demonstrated goodwill, compassion for the less fortunate, and has worked diligently to care for others.
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE 2024 AWARD WINNERS!
PHOTOS FROM THE 2024 CHICAGO YOUTH AWARDS
2024 NOMINATIONS
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (ELEMENTARY)
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
KARTER MALONE - WHISTLER ELEMENTARY
DAKOTA SIRLEAF - CATALYST CIRCLE ROCK
LAMONT BRUCE - BURNHAM ELEMENTARY
CAYDEN HILLIARD - ROBERT BLACK ELEMENTARY
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
ELIJAH SIRLEAF - DE LASALLE HS
Kiaya Johnson - KIAYA JOHNSON - WHITNEY YOUNG HS
TAYLEN REED - BUTLER COLLEGE PREP
DEVIN CLEVELAND - KENWOOD HS
PRESTON HUJBAR - ST LAURENCE HS
DERRICK DAVIS - LEO HS
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (ELEMENTARY)
STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
J Leel Tha Boss
CT Marsmillow
LJ A Chicago Kid
SKYLAR WALLACE
LITTY GANG TWINS
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
Zia Jenaye
Blake Shaffer
KID FUSION
TUTTIE
DECLAN CHILDS
YOUTH CHOIR OF THE YEAR
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
LEO HIGH SCHOOL
AUSTIN NEIGHBORHOOD CHOIR, UNITING VOICES
ST SABINA YOUTH CHOIR
BS ROSEBUD CHOIR OF MESSIAH TEMPLE
CHOZEN YOUTH CHOIR, LIGHTHOUSE OF ALL NATIONS CHURCH
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
YOUTH ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL)
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
TES ATHLETICS ALLSTAR CHEER
CHICAGO STORM ALL STARS
CHEER DESTINY ALL STARS
KAOS BULLDOGS CHEER
TECHNIQUE GEMS
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
LADY WARRIORS
TECHNIQUE GEMS
PROSSER ACADEMY CHEER
LADY TROJANS CHEER
CRANE MED PREP CHEER
YOUTH MODEL OF THE YEAR
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
Tia James
Bryson Alexander
LJ A Chicago Kid
Dhenim Kaye
NIVEA SANDAVOL
YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
YOUTH CHEER TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
DISTRESSED CLOTHING - DYLAN HAWKINS
RILEY’S WAY FOUNDATION
BELA NOELLE -
A CHICAGO KID APPAREL - LJ, A CHICAGO KID
YOUTH SCHOLAR OF THE YEAR
YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Osheanna Tyler Hudson
Bri'Nyiah Washington
Lyn'Nayzah Washington
DARION MITCHELL
YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
BUILD CHICAGO
THIS IS LIFE
KIDS KORNER
AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS
FATHERS WHO CARE YOUTH INTERNSHIP
YOUTH CONTENT CREATOR
YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
YOUTH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
SKYLAR WALLACE
ZIA JENAYE
JACOB HILL
K5FIVEE
DRILL TEAM OF THE YEAR
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
NEW GENERATION DRILL TEAM
SOUTH SHORE DRILL TEAM
GOLDEN KNIGHTS DRILL TEAM
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (JUNIORS)
GEEK SKQUAD
ULTIMATE THREAT DANCE CORP
GOLDEN ELITE DANCE TEAM
NEXT LEVEL
SECOND II NONE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
DANCE FORCE ELITE
EMPIRE DANCE COMPANY
ASTRONAUT FLEE
BOT DANCE TEAM
TRAP HOUSE DANCE
YOUTH HIP HOP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
DANCE TEAM OF THE YEAR (SENIORS)
J Leel Tha Boss
LJ A Chicago Kid
King Youngin
STAR BANDZ
KHI
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