Youth First Breakfast of Champions

At this year’s Youth First Breakfast of Champions Event, presented by German American Bank, long-time advocate Carol Lynch will receive the 2026 Dr. William Wooten Champion of Youth First Award. Named in honor of Youth First’s founder Dr. William Wooten, the Champion of Youth First Award recognizes leading advocates whose generosity and commitment to Youth First’s mission have made a lasting impact on the organization and the lives of countless young people.