The Outstanding Young Persons of the World for 2017JCI is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2017 JCI TOYP program.
The TOYP program of Junior Chamber International (JCI) serves to recognize up to ten individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 who exemplify the best attributes of the world’s young people. Nominations are received in each of the ten categories listed below.
Honorees selected in past years have represented the heights of progress in all human endeavors. Many have gone on to even greater achievements. All have continued to serve humanity in a great variety of ways.
Young men and women may be nominated in one of ten categories for the TOYP honor. Honorees will be selected by an international panel of distinguished judges. Up to ten top honorees will be selected from all nominations received, regardless of category entered.
RULES GOVERNING NOMINATIONS:
1. Nominees must be between 18 and 40 years of age. Nominees born before January 1, 1977 or after December 31, 1998 are not eligible for the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award. A certified copy of the ID/Birth Certificate should be uploaded along with the nomination form to prove the age of the nominee.
2. The nominee must be a native-born or naturalized citizen of the nation from which the nomination originates, or must have applied for citizenship by January 1, 2016.
3. Nominees need NOT to be members of the organization, provided they meet all other requirements and register through a JCI National Organization.
4. The nominee may not be a current member of the International Board. In addition, paid staff members will not be considered for the JCI TOYP program.
5. The nominator must attest to all facts contained in the form and granting permission for publication of these facts. With agreeing to these terms, the nominee also indicates willingness, barring extreme circumstances, to attend the JCI TOYP Awards Ceremony in the Netherlands, if selected as a 2017 Honoree.
6. All information must be contained on the official online form. Scrapbooks, audiotapes, etc. are not used in the judging process. If a candidate is selected as one of the honorees, however, these items will be requested by JCI World Headquarters.
7. A good quality, 4" x 6" (10 cm x 15 cm), head-and-shoulders photograph must be uploaded with the official nomination form.
8. The nominee must be entered in one of the ten categories listed on the online form. Please note: Each nominee may be nominated in only one category per form.
9. National Organizations can submit unlimited nomination forms.
10.A person who passed away between the national and the international competition cannot be nominated for the international TOYP award.
11.Nominees must be willing to promote the ideals of JCI for the year 2017/2018 after winning the award.
12.Nomination forms must be submitted online to JCI {local organization} by May 10th, 2017 and only in English.
13. Nomination forms must be submitted online to JCI West Indies by May 13, 2017 and only in English.
CATEGORIES:
1. Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial
accomplishment
2. Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs
3. Academic leadership and/or accomplishment
4. Cultural achievement
5. Moral and/or environmental leadership
6. Contribution to children, world peace, and/or
human rights
7. Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership
8. Scientific and/or technological development
9. Personal improvement and/or accomplishment
10. Medical innovation
Please keep in mind:
Every nomination must be submitted by the respective JCI National President.
Every nominee must be willing to be present at the JCI World Congress if selected as an honoree.
The nomination form must be sent by e-mail along with the ID/Birth certificate and the photo of the nominee.
Delays will not be tolerated.
2017 TOYP Application Form
JCI {local organization} will upload your application on your behalf, based on submission of the details below.
For help, support and guidance, please get in touch with JCI {local organization} TOYP project manager at: {insert email address}
The closing date for receiving application submissions is Saturday, May 13th, 2017. Please send the completed form to {insert email address} .
For more information about JCI {local organization} TOYP visit: {insert website or page}.
Nominee’s first given name as appears in ID:
Nominee’s second/family name as appears in ID:
Title:
Name to appear on the trophy:
Phonetic pronunciation of the nominee’s name:
Citizenship:
Birthday: (day/month/year)
Home Address:
City
State or province
Country
Postal or zip code
Email address
Home telephone
Mobile telephone
Occupation or profession
Business name (if applicable)
Business address (if applicable)
Business telephone (if applicable)
City (if applicable)
State or province (if applicable)
Fax (if applicable)
Postal or Zip code (if applicable)
Email address (if applicable)
Marital status and spouse’s name
Children’s name and ages
Education (degrees, academic honours, etc)
List most important published works and a brief description of each (500 words)
Part 2. In the words of the Nominee (to be completed by/on behalf of the nominee)
Outline the timeline of the nominee’s career or field of activity (1500 words)
Provide information which will help the judges understand the challenges, problems, and scope of the nominee’s area of activity. (500 words)
Describe the nominee’s exceptional achievements or contributions in his/her chosen field. List important awards and honors the nominee received that illustrate his/her achievements. Include a brief description of each (500 words)
List any public statements from authorities, honors, and awards received which affirm the nominee’s achievements or contributions (500 words)
Part 3. In the words of the Nominator
Explain how the nominee exemplifies the principle expressed in the following line of the JCI Creed, “That service to humanity is the best work of life.” (500 words)
In your own words, why do you believe that the nominee should be selected as one of the 2010 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World? (500 words)
Nominating JCI National Organization / JCI West Indies
Part 4. Related Documents (to be uploaded online)
A good quality head-and-shoulders photograph, no greater than 2MB, JPG format
Upload ID/birth certificate copy
Upload declaration of nomination signed by nominee
FOR NOMINEE:
I attest to all facts contained in this form and give permission for the facts to be used for publication. In agreeing to accept a JCI TOYP Award, I understand that, barring extreme circumstances, I am required to be present November 6 - 10, 2017, during the2017 JCI World Congress in The Netherlands, for the JCI TOYP Ceremony and activities. In the event that circumstances prevent my attendance, I must present the conditions to the President of JCI for a decision on the continued eligibility of my nomination.
SIGNATURE OF NOMINEE:
DATE:
FOR NOMINATOR:
NAME OF NOMINATOR: SIGNATURE:
TELEPHONE (BUSINESS): E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______
OCCUPATION OR BUSINESS: ______
IF JUNIOR CHAMBER MEMBER, NOM: West Indies CHAPTER: {local organization}
THE FOLLOWING SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL ORGANIZATION:
NAME OF LOCAL ORGANIZATION: JCI {LOCAL ORGANIZATION}
NAME OF LOCAL ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT: ______
Please e-mail this nomination form not later than 13th May, 2017.
Delays will not be tolerated.
Should you have any questions or need any assistance please do not hesitate to contact the Chapter at the above mentioned e-mail address. Thank you.