The Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) program is an annual award given by JCI USA (formally known as The United States Junior Chamber or the Jaycees). It is given to ten Americans between 18 and 40 years old who "exemplify the best attributes of the nation’s young people."[1]
People considered for the award are often submitted by JCI state organizations. For example, JCI Minnesota ( MinnesotaJunior Chamber) has a "Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans" (TOYM) program. Similarly, the Michigan Junior Chamber has a similar "Outstanding Young Michiganders / Distinguished Service Award (OYM/DSA)" program.[2] These recipients, as well as the nominees from the other JCI USA state organizations, are nominated to be considered for the TOYA award. Membership in the organization is not a requirement to win the award.[2]
The ten selected individuals may be submitted to JCI as nominees for the Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) program.[3]
The concept for America's Ten Outstanding Young Men was fathered by Durward Howes, publisher of a yearly volume, "America's Young Men." Howes published in his books for 1934, 1935, and 1936, his own selections for the twelve outstanding young men in America. In the 1937 volume, he cut the list from twelve men to ten. It has remained that number to the present day. In 1938, Howes gave Future Magazine, the former publication of The United States Jaycees, the exclusive right to publish his selection. As the organization's president in 1939-41, Howes felt that publishing this list would call attention to the important role of young men in the world of the day. Through 1941, editors of Future Magazine selected the ten men with the assistance of Durward Howes and other judges. Since 1942, a panel of distinguished judges has made the selection process. With the advent of women members into the organization, The U.S. Junior Chamber changed the program's name from Ten Outstanding Young Men of America to Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 1985. During the 1986 honors presentation the first three women were honored at an historic ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of extraordinary young people of both genders.
Categoriesedit
Each year, the initial list of all nominees is narrowed to twenty-five finalists by a panel of screening judges, and a second set of judges determines the final list of ten honorees. The nominees are evaluated by a list of criteria and must have made notable achievements in at least three areas.[1]
Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights
Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership
Scientific and/or technological development
Personal improvement and/or accomplishment
Medical innovation
Rewardsedit
1954 recipient Arthur M. Kraft designed the "Silver Hands" trophy each Honoree receives. The inscription on its base reads, "The hope of mankind lies in the hands of youth and action. Each Honoree has shown a commitment to that hope, reminding all Americans that no problem is too difficult when handled with grace, ingenuity, courage, and determination." The trophy is named the "JAYSON", an acronym standing for "Jaycees: Active Youth Serving Our Nation." Each one weighs 11.5 lbs and is constructed of a marble base with nickel-plated hands. In addition to the artistically designed trophy, each honoree is presented with a framed certificate to display prominently in their home or work space. They are also presented with a lapel pin that was specially designed and crafted by Esco out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The pin features the TOYA emblem surrounded by ten black onyx stones and is similar to the traditional Jaycee national officer pins. Both the certificate and pin is presented to each of the honorees during a private luncheon the day of the public presentation.
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This article contains content that is written like an advertisement Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view February 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message The Ten Outstanding Young Americans TOYA program is an annual award given by JCI USA formally known as The United States Junior Chamber or the Jaycees It is given to ten Americans between 18 and 40 years old who exemplify the best attributes of the nation s young people 1 People considered for the award are often submitted by JCI state organizations For example JCI Minnesota Minnesota Junior Chamber has a Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans TOYM program Similarly the Michigan Junior Chamber has a similar Outstanding Young Michiganders Distinguished Service Award OYM DSA program 2 These recipients as well as the nominees from the other JCI USA state organizations are nominated to be considered for the TOYA award Membership in the organization is not a requirement to win the award 2 The ten selected individuals may be submitted to JCI as nominees for the Outstanding Young Persons of the World TOYP program 3 Contents 1 History 2 Categories 3 Rewards 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory editThe concept for America s Ten Outstanding Young Men was fathered by Durward Howes publisher of a yearly volume America s Young Men Howes published in his books for 1934 1935 and 1936 his own selections for the twelve outstanding young men in America In the 1937 volume he cut the list from twelve men to ten It has remained that number to the present day In 1938 Howes gave Future Magazine the former publication of The United States Jaycees the exclusive right to publish his selection As the organization s president in 1939 41 Howes felt that publishing this list would call attention to the important role of young men in the world of the day Through 1941 editors of Future Magazine selected the ten men with the assistance of Durward Howes and other judges Since 1942 a panel of distinguished judges has made the selection process With the advent of women members into the organization The U S Junior Chamber changed the program s name from Ten Outstanding Young Men of America to Ten Outstanding Young Americans in 1985 During the 1986 honors presentation the first three women were honored at an historic ceremony celebrating the accomplishments of extraordinary young people of both genders Categories editEach year the initial list of all nominees is narrowed to twenty five finalists by a panel of screening judges and a second set of judges determines the final list of ten honorees The nominees are evaluated by a list of criteria and must have made notable achievements in at least three areas 1 Business economic and or entrepreneurial accomplishment Political legal and or government affairs Academic leadership and or accomplishment Cultural achievement Moral and or environmental leadership Contribution to children world peace and or human rights Humanitarian and or voluntary leadership Scientific and or technological development Personal improvement and or accomplishment Medical innovationRewards edit1954 recipient Arthur M Kraft designed the Silver Hands trophy each Honoree receives The inscription on its base reads The hope of mankind lies in the hands of youth and action Each Honoree has shown a commitment to that hope reminding all Americans that no problem is too difficult when handled with grace ingenuity courage and determination The trophy is named the JAYSON an acronym standing for Jaycees Active Youth Serving Our Nation Each one weighs 11 5 lbs and is constructed of a marble base with nickel plated hands In addition to the artistically designed trophy each honoree is presented with a framed certificate to display prominently in their home or work space They are also presented with a lapel pin that was specially designed and crafted by Esco out of Milwaukee Wisconsin The pin features the TOYA emblem surrounded by ten black onyx stones and is similar to the traditional Jaycee national officer pins Both the certificate and pin is presented to each of the honorees during a private luncheon the day of the public presentation See also editList of Ten Outstanding Young AmericansReferences edit a b Ten Outstanding Young Americans TOYA United States Jaycee Foundation a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Missing or empty url help a b Nominations are sought for award lansingstatejournal com Lansing State Journal dead link Welcome to JCI Worldwide Federation of Young Leaders and Entrepreneurs Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ten Outstanding Young Americans amp oldid 1179649711, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
