Paving the way to be a shining example
Bhagya Senaratne
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Organisers addressing the media at the press conference Picture
by Ruwan de Silva
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This year, the Ten Outstanding Youth Persons Awards (TOYP) which was
launched in the year 1980 will be organized for the thirtieth
consecutive year. This national awards program is organized to recognise
the achievements of young people in our country.
Open to those between the ages of 18 to 40 years, this award
acknowledges young people who serve as role models to their peers. It is
expected that “[they] will become the outstanding leaders of tomorrow,”
stated Jc. Azard Ishak, National President of JCI Sri Lanka.
HSBC in partnership with the Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka (JCI
Sri Lanka) will be organizing this event together for the fifth
consecutive year. CEO HSBC Sri Lanka and Maldives, Nick Nicolau stated
that “HSBC is pleased to be part of this prestigious event [which]
honours young people who have reached the heights of progress in
numerous human endeavours.” He went on to state that he hopes this award
will serve as an example to other young people in the country.
JCI is a worldwide community of young active citizens aged 18-40 who
are dedicated to creating the positive change they wish to see in
themselves and the world. JCI’s International Network connects more than
115 Countries. Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka (JCI Sri Lanka),
is the Local Branch of Junior Chamber International, the world’s largest
Youth Leadership Development Organization which functions with the
mission to provide development opportunities that empowers young people
to create positive change.
Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka holds the franchise to conduct
‘The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Sri Lanka’ Award Program in the
country and this award is presented worldwide through the Junior Chamber
International National Chapters.
Categories for nominations;
01 Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment
02 Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs
03 Academic leadership and/or accomplishment
04 Cultural achievement
05 Moral and/or environmental leadership
06 Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights
07 Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership
08 Scientific and/or technological development
09 Personal improvement and/or accomplishment
10 Medical innovation
Be a nominee of this prestigious award and pave the way to be a
shinning example to others in your community and your country.
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