We're excited to share all of the awards given to delegates, advisors and delegations at the 2024 NC YMCA Youth & Government Conference
Advisor of the Year
Given to the advisor works most to Increase equitable and accessible education through a positive partnership with the YMCA State Office
Award Winner: Kayla Ranew, High Point Delegation
Delegation of the Year
Voted on by participants at the conference as the most welcoming delegation representing YMCA core values.
Award Winner: The Epiphany School of Global Studies
Erica Wolfe Award
Given to a first-time participant who has modeled leadership and exhibited our YMCA values and personality. A secret committee made up of YMCA staff and alumni watched closely throughout the conference in program sessions and during fun nights the secret committee identified the delegate who was most deserving of this award.
Award Winner: Ibrahim Alfares from Early College of Forsyth
The Alumni Scholarship Award
Given to a returning delegate who models the core values of the YMCA at conference and throughout the school year. Our conference secret committee also identified the delegate most deserving of the award.
Award Winner: Kemar Hinkson, Master’s League
Model Senator
Haley Lee, North Raleigh Christian Academy
Model House Representative
Meredith Parker, North Raleigh Christian Academy
Model Committee Chair
Peter Biesecker, YMCA of High Point and
Kaid Muhammad Myers, Early College of Forsyth
Model Forum Delegate
Davis Kiger, Calvary Day School
Model Media Members
Amelia Losch, Cape Fear Academy and
Grant Peebles, Cape Fear Academy
Best Media Innovator
Reilly Boone, Hoggard High
Model Attorney
Case 1
Joshua Brown, North Raleigh Christian Academy
Anna Burckart, North Raleigh Christian Academy
Case 2
Adelaide Kelley, West Carteret High
Makenna Mayo, West Carteret High
Best Brief
Grace Fine & Jessica Beasley, West Stokes High
Elsa Black and Jessica Carpenter, Cape Fear Academy
Court of Appeals All-Star Competition Winners
Case 1
Fatou Lo, Mount Tabor High School
Case 2
Katie Hayes O'Donovan & Taylor Garriot, Cape Fear Academy
Mock Trial Best Attorney
Teddie Taylor, New River YMCA
Best Witness
Lily Huber, The Epiphany School
Mock Trial Competition Winners
Leah Atasoy, Sofia Herbert, Shir Inbari, Ava Lubsen, Bella Mitchell and Audrey Stock
Ravenscroft and the A.E. Finley YMCA
Model Budget Analyst
Jack Wall, Forsyth Country Day School
Model Lobbyist Presenter
Anna Grace Tyson, Faith Christian
Most likely to raise a placard
Max Lewis
Best Friday Fun night outfit
Grant Faraci
Most Outgoing Delegate
Maria Padro
Best Dressed at Conference
Caroline Newell
Most Entertaining or Creative Bill
Hide the Dawgs Charlie Stoter, Peyton Britt, Lucy Hatch
Most Helpful Delegate
Corrina Basta
Model Student Delegation Leader
Lucy Dimock
Most likely to become the President of the United States
Drew DiMeglio
Most likely to Change the World for the Better
Kyle Pemberton
The following executive elected officers were announced. As soon as all appointed positions are finalized, we will share a complete list of our associate state officers.
Governor: Drew DiMeglio
Lt. Governor: Jinhee Frecker
Speaker of the House: Kaid Muhammad Myers
Chief Justice: Ella Renton & Alisha Reynolds Welch
State Treasurer: Davis Hall
Secretary of State: Sophie Johnson
Attorney General: Anika Pawa
Media Editor in Chief: Cate Siebert
Media Managing Editor: Zoe Brougher
