JCI South Africa’s TOYP (Ten Outstanding Young Persons) award is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of young people who are making a positive impact in their communities. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and service to their communities.
The TOYP award has been running since 1983 and has recognized numerous young South Africans who have made significant contributions to society. The award has several categories, including business, economic, and entrepreneurial accomplishment, political, legal, and governmental affairs, cultural achievement, and humanitarian and voluntary service.
The award ceremony provides a platform for young people to showcase their achievements and inspire others to make a positive impact in their communities. Winners of the award receive recognition from their peers, as well as a wider audience, and are often invited to participate in other JCI South Africa events and initiatives.
The TOYP award also serves as a platform to encourage young people to become more involved in their communities and to take up leadership roles. The award highlights the importance of young people’s contributions to society and recognizes the significant role they can play in creating positive change.
Past winners of the award include Thabo Godfrey, a renowned business and entrepreneur man who was recognized for his work in the field of Business, Economic and Entrepreneurial accomplishment , and Lindokuhle Thanduyise Zulu, a student who has been working to promote humanitarian and Voluntary leadership in South Africa.
The TOYP award is just one of the many initiatives that JCI South Africa has undertaken to promote young people’s leadership and service. The organization offers a range of training and development programs that help young people develop their leadership skills and contribute to their communities effectively.
JCI South Africa’s TOYP award is an excellent initiative that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of young people who are making a positive impact in their communities. The award serves as a platform to encourage young people to become more involved in their communities and to take up leadership roles. Through initiatives like this, JCI South Africa is playing a vital role in developing the next generation of leaders who will create positive change in South Africa and beyond.