05/01/2026
Big news for the Ten Outstanding Young Americans program 🌟
The nomination deadline has been extended to May 15 at 11:59 PM HDT (May 16 at 5:59 PM EDT), giving additional time to recognize outstanding young leaders making an impact across the nation.
The Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) program honors up to ten individuals, ages 18–40, who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service across a variety of categories.
Each year’s honorees are selected by a national panel of distinguished judges and recognized at the TOYA Ceremony during the JCI USA National Meeting, held this year on September 12, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA. The ceremony highlights each recipient’s achievements and shares their story as a way to inspire young people around the world.
Know someone deserving? Nominate them today!
Full category list and submission details can be found at Big news for the Ten Outstanding Young Americans program 🌟
The nomination deadline has been extended to May 15 at 11:59 PM HDT (May 16 at 5:59 PM EDT), giving additional time to recognize outstanding young leaders making an impact across the nation.
The JCI USA Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) program honors up to ten individuals, ages 18–40, who exemplify excellence, leadership, and service across a wide variety of fields—from business and government to science, humanitarian work, the arts, and beyond.
Each year’s honorees are selected by a national panel of distinguished judges and recognized at the TOYA Ceremony during the JCI USA National Meeting, held this year on September 12, 2026, at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA. The ceremony highlights each recipient’s achievements and shares their story as a way to inspire young people around the world.
Know someone deserving? Nominate them today!
Full category list and submission details can be found here⬇
https://www.jciusa.org/toya-nomination-form/