Columbia Bank Foundation celebrates state’s Youth of the Year

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At the gala with some of this year’s participants is Allyson Schlesinger, left, Columbia Bank’s head of consumer banking, who also serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of New Jersey.

FAIR LAWN, NJ — The Columbia Bank Foundation recently sponsored the Boys & Girls Club of New Jersey’s Youth of the Year Gala. For nearly 70 years, the gala has honored and celebrated teens who have displayed outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle. The teens participate in local, state and regional events before finalists advance to Washington, D.C., and a winner is named. This year’s New Jersey “Youth of the Year” was 16-year-old Nzingha Rothmiller.

“We are proud to support the Youth of the Year Gala and its efforts to recognize outstanding teens,” Columbia Bank President and CEO Thomas J. Kemly said. “We are confident all participants have a bright future ahead.”

For more information regarding the Columbia Bank Foundation and grant eligibility requirements, visit www.columbiabankonline.com/foundation.