Jaycees, HSBC host the Outstanding Young Persons Programme

Ten outstanding young people will receive the TOYP award for 2005 at the Trans Asia Hotel on Sunday October 9.

The winners will be recognised for their exemplary achievements in their respective fields and could go even on to win the International TOYP Award. This year's competition is being sponsored by HSBC and will be titled the 'HSBC TOYP Awards'.

Deputy chief executive officer of HSBC Sarath Piyaratana said, "we are proud to be given the opportunity to sponsor The Outstanding Young Person of the Year award for three years. This is an event that empowers the future leaders of our country - young individuals with a vision, a purpose, a determination and commitment to move beyond mediocrity and aspire to new standards; a passion to act as catalysts for change to make a positive difference in their world.

We are glad to be able to recognise such worthy individuals and hope that their exemplary achievements will inspire and encourage other young citizens of Sri Lanka. HSBC is also honoured to be associated with the Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka in this event".

The Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) award is presented worldwide through the Junior Chamber International national chapters. In Sri Lanka, 'The Outstanding Young Persons' programme has become one of the key public events of the organisation.

The nomination forms received will be scrutinised by a panel of judges, comprising five prominent personalities in Sri Lanka and the judging will take place in the presence of auditors appointed for this purpose.

The winners of this year's programme will be recognised at an awards ceremony on October 9 at the Trans Asia Hotel. In accepting this honour, it is hoped that the honourees will continue to grow in their ability to contribute to the country and the world, whilst serving as a source of inspiration to future generations of youth.

The media sponsors of this year include HSBC and Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd (ANCL). Entry Coupons will be published commencing next week in the daily and weekend newspapers in all languages.