Each fall, Boys & Girls Clubs from across the State of Montana come together to acknowledge each other’s efforts, build upon their training, and celebrate local professionals who have exhibited strong leadership and service, and made significant contributions to their Club and their community.

 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County is proud to share that Paige Hodges, Teen Program Manager, has been awarded the 2026 Club Management Professional of the Year!

 Paige consistently goes above and beyond to create meaningful experiences, build lasting relationships, and ensure that every young person who walks through our doors feels welcome and valued.

She invests an incredible amount of time, thought, and effort into creating a Club experience that teens are excited to be part of. From engaging activities to the little details that make events special, she understands that these experiences matter. With the support of her team, she has helped build a teen program with consistent membership and waitlists, an incredible accomplishment in teen programming. Shey has created a program young people don’t simply attend. They want to belong.

One of Paige’s greatest strengths is her ability to build genuine relationships with teens. She makes an intentional effort to ensure each young person feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered.

Years ago, there was a teen who had been part of the program for years and was experiencing significant personal challenges. They struggled with their self-image and mental health and sometimes had difficulty making positive choices. Rather than giving up on this young person or lowering expectations, Paige continued to show up.

She built a strong relationship with the teen, becoming a safe adult who could offer support while also having difficult conversations. She challenged the teen, held them accountable, and encouraged better choices. Just as importantly, she continued to welcome them into the Club and celebrate their successes, both big and small.

In her nine years with our organization, Paige has made an incredible impact on our teens, staff, and programs. She constantly challenges herself and her team to improve, create new opportunities, and provide meaningful experiences for our members. She holds high expectations while offering the encouragement and support young people need to succeed.

Paige is also a valuable resource for her colleagues. She willingly shares her knowledge and experience with other staff and Program Managers, helping them navigate new roles and challenges. Through her collaboration, openness to new ideas, and commitment to growth, she strengthens not only her own program but the organization as a whole.

Paige also takes the safety and well-being of our members seriously. This past summer, she recognized an unsafe situation involving a member and immediately intervened. She handled the situation professionally, communicated with senior staff and the member’s parents, and helped ensure the concern was resolved safely. Paige understands that a safe Club is not just about physical safety. It is about creating an environment where young people feel supported, respected, and comfortable asking for help.

Paige doesn’t just manage a teen program. She helps create a community where young people feel they belong, where they are encouraged to grow, and where they know someone believes in them. She builds relationships that matter, strengthens the staff around her, and creates experiences that keep teens connected to the Club and its mission.

Congratulations, Paige, for receiving the 2026 Club Management Professional of the Year. She is an exceptional leader, a dedicated advocate for teens, and someone who brings the values of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County to life every day.