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