Youth Day 2010

The JCIM TOYP awards was launched in regard to youth day on the 12th of August 2010. This is the first time JCI Maldives is conducting this event.

Our Main objective is to encourage and identify young persons in the society and assist in their work as well as recognize their work. Also our another aim is to participate in the international TOYP Awards program of 2011 and submit our 10 honoree's as nominee's.

You will find more information about our Organization and the program below. Feel free to contact us on the above details.

Deadline - Latest date for submission of nominees is 10th October 2010.

You can download the form, and email it to the above email address. Make sure you get a confirmation email from us on receiving your application or nomination.

Note that, you can nominate yourself or even someone else. But the you can compete in only one category of the 10. Anyone below the age of 40 and above the age of 18 can apply.

What Is TOYP ?

One of our most important programs, the TOYP Program, helps us fulfill our mission: to contribute to the advancement of the global community by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the leadership skills, social responsibility, fellowship, and entrepreneurship necessary to create positive change.

By formally recognizing young people who excel in their chosen fields, endeavors and commitment to their communities, JCI encourages them to seek further advancement in personal achievements as well as public service.

The young people honored by this program over the last 20 years have embodied the cultural, economic, and personal progress of their time. Many have gone on to become well-known for their achievements. Others, less famous, have nevertheless continued to serve mankind in a great variety of ways.

The TOYP Program is conducted not only at the international level, but also at the local and national levels. In many countries, the intensive selection process and the quality of the honorees have made TOYP one of their most prestigious and honored recognition programs.

In an editorial, The Manila Times stated, “The award stresses the role that youth plays in the nation’s development. Every generation has produced its own outstanding young men and women and ours is no exception. The achievements of the recipients are exceptional in themselves, but, even greater contributions to the national welfare may be expected from them in the years ahead.”

This program is open to men and women between the ages of 18 and 40. Membership in JCI is not a criterion.

History of the TOYP Program

The JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) Program is the result of similar programs run by affiliated National Organizations of JCI. The original program was developed by Durwood Howes, President of The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCI USA), 1930-31. He conceived the idea of recognizing outstanding individuals by publishing a yearbook entitled, “America’s Young Men,” which highlighted the work of 12 exemplary leaders every year.

In 1938, the program was officially adopted by The United States Junior Chamber. Since 1952, numerous JCI National Organizations have established their own Outstanding Young Persons Programs. Past recipients of national awards include such well-known personalities as Orson Welles, Howard Hughes, Elvis Presley, Nelson Rockefeller, John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Gerald Ford, Benigno Aquino, Bill Clinton and many, many more, all named before the age of 40, before they had achieved national prominence.

In 1981, JCI officially adopted the Ten Outstanding Persons of the World Program. The first ceremony was held in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1983. The maximum number of ten (10) honorees received the TOYP Award, and the ceremony was hosted by Premier Sun Yun-Suan at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall.

The trophy for TOYP Program was selected by a JCI trophy design competition. Eleven entries were received from five affiliated National Organizations. The winning entry was entitled, “The Hands for all Mankind”, submitted by The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Each TOYP honoree has shown commitment to the motto, reminding all of us that, with creative enterprise and hard work, no problem is too difficult to solve. Each honoree is a living example of JCI’s belief that “Earth’s great treasure lies in human personality and that service to humanity is the best work of life”

General Rules of the JCIM TOYP Awards

The general rules that govern the JCI TOYP Program are listed below. The same rules are used for local, national and international programs.

• Men and women between the ages of 18 and 40 may participate in this program. Nominees born before January 1 of the preceding year are not eligible for the TOYP award. A certified copy of the ID/Birth Certificate should be uploaded along with the nomination form to prove the age of the nominee.

• A territory should be established and participants must be residents thereof. This territory may be local, regional or national. (For national programs, proof of citizenship may be requested.)

• Participants need not be members of the organization, as long as they meet the previous two requirements.

• The nominee may not be a current member of the Board at the International, National or Local levels. In addition paid staff members will not be considered for the JCI TOYP program.

• Deadlines shall be set for receiving nominations. A date shall also be set for the recognition ceremony.

• Nominees must be entered in one of the ten categories below. The honorees shall be selected on the basis of their achievements in, and contributions to, one the following 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

Judging Criteria

Judges of the JCI TOYP are usually drawn from partner organizations such as the United Nations and the International Chamber of Commerce. Judges also typically include business and community leaders, university professors, and JCI Board of Director members.

The judging is done in two phases with a screening process to establish a short list finalists. These finalists are submitted to a second judging panel, who then select 10 honorees. The selection process is rigorous and intense, as one or more nominees are submitted for each category. The judges evaluate the finalists and rank the nominees, indicating their first, second and third preferences. The judges are asked to base their decisions on three general criteria:

1. How well the nominee exemplifies the principles articulated in the JCI Creed.

2. How the person’s achievement may have benefited his or her community, nation or the world.

3. How the person’s achievement or leadership may have inspired others.

Based on the preferences of the judges a list of 10 honorees is drawn up and published as winners of the JCI Maldives TOYP Award and then nominated to the international TOYP program.

What Is JCI ( Junior Chamber International ) ?

About JCI

JCI is a worldwide community of young active citizens ages 18-40 who share the belief that in order to create positive change, we must take collective action to improve ourselves and the world around us. Engaging in activities ranging from community development to international projects, members demonstrate their social responsibility and improve themselves through participation, leadership and action.

JCI Around the World

With over 5,000 Local Organizations in more than 115 countries and territories, JCI forms a vibrant international community of nearly 200,000 active citizens. All members belong to a JCI Local Organization where they focus on finding solutions to improve their local community. Local Organizations are affiliated to National Organizations where members coordinate activities on national and international scales. This structure links JCI members together to form a global grassroots movement creating global impact through local action.

Mission: To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change.

Vision: To be the leading global network of young active citizens.

International Events

Each year, members from all over the globe come together at the JCI World Congress. At this event, JCI’s critical mass of young people unite to share experiences, understand the interconnectedness of our world and facilitate international cooperation. This global forum enables members to find new ways to take action in their local communities and make globalization a positive force.

JCI also hosts four regional conferences each year: Africa and the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, the Americas and Europe. At these conferences, JCI conducts its affairs, hosts training, and gives members the opportunity to address global issues and show their commitment to becoming socially responsible leaders.

The Original Active Citizens

Almost a century ago, Henry Giessenbier, Jr. decided to take responsibility for the progress and welfare of his community by helping tackle difficult problems around him. JCI’s first Local Organization, in St. Louis, USA in 1915. The members of the first Local Organization dedicated themselves to bringing about community improvements and giving young people a constructive approach to civic problems

By 1944, the movement had spread through eight countries. When delegates from these countries met in Mexico City, they agreed it was time to officially form Junior Chamber International. This deep-rooted tradition of bringing together active citizens from diverse backgrounds remains alive today in our international events. They fuel the JCI movement and set the groundwork to create positive change that transcends boundaries.

Our Partners

An international non-governmental organization (NGO) with active participation in the United Nations system, JCI has a Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1954. JCI collaborates with the UN and other organizations around the world to run the following initiatives:

• The United Nations and the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and the UN Global Compact

• Nothing But Nets and the United Nations Foundation

• Goal4Africa

• Global Economic Progress and the International Chamber of Commerce – World Chambers Federation (ICC-WCF)

• Youth Capacity-Building and The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

• Other Agreements

o UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

o International Association of Students in Economics and Management (AISEC)

o Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGO)

o Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO)

o United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

o NGO Committee on UNICEF (Committee)

Learn more about Junior Chamber International at www.jci.cc