Youth on the Winning SIDE ANNUAL Workshop & Concert
Empowering the Youth to Affect Change in their Communities.
2026 YOTWS Schedule
Don't Miss These Exciting Events!
- Sunday, July 19 – 5 PM to 9 PM – Alum Sneaker Ball
- Monday & Tuesday, July 20 & 21 - Nazaree Full Gospel Church, 1695 W. I-65 Service RD N, Mobile, AL
- TBA - Youth & Alum musicians - call (251) 458-7989 for schedule
- 5:30 PM – Auxiliary Practices (dance, step, mime, drama, DJ) & 3 to 9 year olds Choir
- 6:45 PM – 10 to 25 year olds & Alums Choir
- 7:15 PM – 3 to 9 year olds Dance
- 9:00 PM – YOTWS & Alum Chorale
- Wednesday, July 22
- 5:00 PM – Auditions & Auxiliary Practices (Sanctuary)
- 6:00 PM - Scholarship Judging
- 6:45 PM – 10 to 25 year olds & Alums Choir (no 3 to 9yr olds)
- 8:00 – YOTWS & Alum Chorale
- Thursday, July 23 – Follow Monday & Tuesday Schedule
- Friday, July 24 - Concert at the Saenger Theatre
6 S Joachim ST, Mobile, AL
- 5:00 – Doors Open
- 6:00 – Program Begins
Youth On the Winning Side
Our Mission
The mission is to empower youth and young adults to return to their communities to positively affect other youth and young people to become productive citizens to bring positive change to their communities, both local and global. We provide Youth Music Workshops, Scholarships, and concerts.
YOTWS 2026 Sneaker Ball
Sunday, July 19, 2026 | Registration Ages 26+
Register Today and Save $25 It’s going down in style! 🔥 The Youth On The Winning Side (YOTWS) Sneaker Ball is coming — and it’s about to be a night to remember! Adults Only!
🎉 YOTWS Alumni are invited!
This exclusive, high-energy celebration is where faith, fellowship, fashion, and fun collide. Pull out your freshest sneakers and your flyest fit — because this isn’t just a ball, it’s a statement. 👑👟
✨ Expect:
• A powerful atmosphere
• Kingdom vibes
• Music, community, and culture
• A legendary reunion experience
Come dressed to impress — Sneakers REQUIRED, Style EXPECTED. Let’s celebrate legacy, unity, and the winning generation! Prices will change
June 1, 2026. Tables of 8 are available for total cost of $360. Call (251) 422-4754 for additional information. The evening will include light refreshments, dancing, YOTWS trivia, door prizes, photo booths, a “Will Johnson Style Choir Rehearsal” as attendees go down Memory Lane singing songs, directed by a 1991 alum and former YOTWS clinician, accompanied by a YOTWS alum band.
YOTWS – 35TH SESSION
July 20–24 | Registration Ages 3-25
Register Today and Save!
Get ready for a powerful, unforgettable experience!
Join us for the 35th Session of Youth On The Winning Side (YOTWS) — a special Reunion Year bringing together generations of faith, worship, growth, and transformation.
✨ For Youth & Young Adults (Ages 3–25)
✨ YOTWS Alumni (26+) are WELCOME!
✨ Powerful worship
✨ Life-changing word
✨ Community, connection, and legacy
Come celebrate the legacy. Reconnect with the family. Reignite the fire. Prices will change
June 1, 2026.
About YOTWS
Youth On the Winning Side was birthed by the members of the gospel singing group, Nu Image, in 1991. The members was seeking solutions to see what could be done to make an impact on the community that no one else in the city was doing. Youth On The Winning Side is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
About Nu Image
Nu Image serves as a positive influence on youth and young people, providing them with opportunities to showcase their talents in a positive and professional atmosphere. Cultivating tomorrows leaders, Nu Image encourages and models excellence to...
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Congratulations to YOTWS volunteer and alum, Ms. Jyl Hughes on being qualified with the Alabama Democratic Party to run for State Representative, District 99.
