Junior Chambers International (JCI) has announced that applications now open for the Ten Outstanding Young Person (TOYP) awards.
TOYP award, reinstated after a four year break, is given to outstanding young persons between the age of 18 and 40, who have inspired and brought an impact to the society. JCI is an international body active in over 100 countries.
Each nominee must be entered in one of the following ten categories:
Business, economic and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment
Political, legal and/or governmental affairs
Academic leadership and/or accomplishment
Cultural achievement
Moral and/or environmental leadership
Contribution to children, world peace and/or human rights
Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership
Scientific and/or technological development
Personal improvement and/or accomplishment
Medical innovation
JCI said that applications will be open from May 5 to July 31. Interested participants can submit their applications to the TOYP office or online.
