Celebrating Leadership, Opportunity, and Community Impact
Wichita, Kan. — (January 22, 2026) — The 2026 Youth of the Year Luncheon brought together business leaders, nonprofit partners, and community advocates in Wichita for a powerful purpose: celebrating young people who are shaping the future through leadership, service, and resilience.
Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas, this annual event highlights exceptional teens who exemplify academic excellence, strong character, and a commitment to giving back.
High Touch Technologies was proud to serve as a sponsor of this year’s luncheon. For us, this event aligns naturally with who we are, not just as a technology company, but as a long-standing community partner invested in people, progress, and long-term impact.
About the Youth of the Year Program
Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, honoring club members who demonstrate leadership, service, academic achievement, and healthy lifestyles.
Each year, teens ages 14–18 advance through local, state, and regional competitions, ultimately leading to a national celebration in Washington, D.C. Along the way, participants share their stories, aspirations, and commitment to making a positive difference in their communities.
The program doesn’t just recognize achievement—it invests in it.
At the 2026 Youth of the Year Luncheon, attendees celebrated Marley Powell-McClellon, who was named the 2026 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas.
Events like this reinforce the vital role Boys and Girls Clubs play in creating pathways to success and why continued community support matters.
High Touch’s Role: Partnership Beyond Sponsorship
Our involvement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas goes beyond event sponsorship. Throughout the year, our employee-owners actively support the organization’s initiatives, like Clubs2Careers, which helps students explore career paths in technology, cybersecurity, and other high-growth fields. These programs introduce young people to real-world opportunities while building confidence and practical skills they can carry into adulthood.
At the luncheon, members of the High Touch team, including Joseph Mann (Strategic Account Executive), Zach Alexander (Senior Content Manager), Meagan Perrymore (HR Generalist II), Jason Fenoglio (Director of Information Security), Andrew Kon (Director of Professional Services), Nichole Gibb (Business Applications Administrator Lead), Bailey Wingfield (Marketing Specialist), and Alejandro Navarrete (Technial Engineering Manager), joined fellow community partners to celebrate youth leadership and reaffirm a shared commitment to investing in the next generation.
This connection between people, technology, and opportunity mirrors our broader vision of bringing the human touch to technology. Whether we’re supporting a nonprofit organization or a growing business, we believe that strong partnerships are built on trust, consistency, and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
Supporting organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas means ensuring their technology works reliably, securely, and seamlessly, so they can focus on what matters most: serving young people.
Beyond sponsorships and career programs, High Touch provides Managed IT Services to the organization, helping maintain a secure and efficient technology environment. From network management and Cybersecurity to cloud solutions and ongoing IT support, our team works behind the scenes to reduce technical burdens and protect critical data.
Bringing the Human Touch to Technology.
At High Touch Technologies, we believe the strongest partnerships are built on shared purpose: supporting people, protecting progress, and investing in the communities that support us for the long term.
Whether you’re a business or nonprofit organization, our managed IT, cybersecurity, and IT consulting services are designed to help you operate securely and sustainably. Contact our team to learn more about IT solutions for your organization.