JCI London TOYP 2012
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The Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award (TOYP) honors ten remarkable individuals under 40 who exemplify the JCI mission in service to their communities, promoting leadership and social responsibility. Organized by Junior Chamber International (JCI), the award has a rich history dating back to 1931 and recognizes recipients in various categories such as business, culture, and political leadership. The 2012 award recipients include accomplished individuals like Andre Chambell and Jessica Elliott, and the TOYP ceremony will take place in Taiwan in November.
JCI London TOYP 2012
- 1. Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award 2012 - JCI London - Wednesday 11th July, 2012
- 2. What is TOYP? Honouring ten outstanding young people under the age of 40 who exemplify the spirit of the JCI Mission and provide extraordinary service to their communities. Providing young people the opportunity to develop the leadership abilities, social responsibilities and fellowship necessary to bring about positive changes. Young men and women are nominated in one of ten categories, then are selected by a panel of distinguished judges.
- 3. History of TOYP 1931: Developed by Durwood Howes, President of The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. 1938: Officially adopted by The United States Junior Chamber. 1952: Numerous JCI national organizations have established their own Outstanding Young Persons Programs. Since 1983, JCI has honored over 200 individuals from 47 nations. Past recipients of national awards include such well known personalities as Jackie Chan, John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Elvis Presley and many, many more.
- 4. What is JCI? Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a global network for young people in their 20s and 30s. We are present in more than 100 countries and have almost 200,000 members across the world. Meeting on a regular basis for fun and friendship, we run many inspiring events and projects with our members.
- 5. JCI Vision, Mission and Slogan JCI Vision To be the leading global network of young active citizens Mission To provide development opportunities that empower young people to create positive change Slogan ‘”Be Better” Be Better - better people, better leaders, better managers, better professionals, better citizens of communities, better business owners, better politicians and better parents.
- 6. JCI Nothing But Nets Join the Global Fight Against Malaria • Every day, thousands die from malaria. We cannot afford to wait to take action. • As a Nothing But Nets partner of the United Nations Foundation, JCI runs a campaign called JCI Nothing But Nets campaign to fight malaria. Send a net to save a life JCI members will raise funds for one million bed nets by 2015 and educate children and their families in Africa on the correct use of the nets.
- 7. 2012 JCI London's Ten Outstanding Young People are...
- 8. Andre Chambell, Bobby Kensah, Christian Busch, “Business, economic, ”Political, legal, and/or “Academic leadership and/or entrepreneurial governmental affairs” and/or accomplishment” Jessica Elliott, accomplishment” “Culture achievements” Noam Kostucki, Rabia Bhatti, Katherine Sparkes, Karen Pearson, “Business, economic, “Political, legal, “Moral and/or “Culture achievements” and/or entrepreneurial and/or governmental environmental leadership” accomplishment” affairs”
- 9. Inspiring to inspire: For his passion to provide practical steps for young people to achieve their goals, regardless of their economic background Founder, Director at Enfuse Youth Founder at National Enthusiasm Week Trustee at Seeducation Board Member at Channel 4 Education Advisory Board Partner at ConverXion Ltd Andre Chambell “Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment”
- 10. A law unto himself: For increasing the engagement of young people in volunteering and setting a strong example that despite challenges, with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible Associate at Norton Rose Group Bobby Kensah ”Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs”
- 11. Academia in action: For driving forward young entrepreneurs to build their self-confidence, widen their impact and ignite innovation Co-Founder at Sandbox Associate Director at ICCLab, London School of Economics (LSE) Christian Busch “Academic leadership and/or accomplishment”
- 12. Dancing the dream: For her tireless dedication to empowering young people to feel confident and grow through dance Managing Director at Dancing After School Managing Director at J's Dance Factory Jessica Elliott “Culture achievements”
- 13. The Radio Star: For pioneering communication, expression and engagement through the radio and inspiring a young generation in the media industry Founder, Director at Folded Wing Karen Pearson “Culture achievements”
- 14. The global citizen: For her dedication and servitude to humanity, creating projects not just fit for purpose, but leaving a lasting legacy in the communities they touch Director at Flamingo Katherine Sparkes “Moral and/or environmental leadership”
- 15. Leading by example: For his service to humanity in proving that altruism and dreams can and should be an integral part of enterprise Trustee at Play Association Tower Hamlet Co-founder at FlavrBox Co-founder at Redefine Us Co-founder at Seeducation Training Consultant at Directory of Social Change Noam Kostucki “Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment”
- 16. Triumph through adversity: For her passion and endless enthusiasm for creating positive change in her community and outstanding contribution as a leader in UK politics Executive member of the Chiltern Racial and Equality Council, the Chesham & District Community Association and the Conservative Muslim Forum. Ambassador for the Hashoo Foundation and the British Pakistan Foundation. Rabia Bhatti “Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs”
- 17. JCI TOYP Ceremony, Taiwan Nov 18-23, 2012 Ten young active citizens will be honored at the 2012 JCI TOYP Ceremony and reception in November at the JCI World Congress in Taipei, Taiwan For more information: jciwc2012taipei.org Watch: video
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