Illinois Jaycees Seek Nominations for 2025 Outstanding Young People Awards
The Illinois Jaycees are now accepting nominations for the prestigious 2025 class of The Outstanding Young People (TOYP) awards. This annual program celebrates up to ten exceptional individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 who demonstrate excellence and leadership in their communities throughout Illinois.
Honorees may come from a wide range of fields, including business, nonprofit service, government, and the arts. Nominees should embody the best qualities of young leadership and be making a meaningful difference locally or beyond.
Nominations can be submitted in one of ten categories:
- Business, Economic, and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment
- Political, Legal, and/or Governmental Affairs
- Academic Leadership and/or Accomplishment
- Cultural Achievement
- Moral and/or Environmental Leadership
- Contributions 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
Nominations are due by July 13, 2025.
Award recipients will be honored at a formal banquet in East Peoria on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The Illinois Jaycees is a statewide leadership development organization for young adults aged 18 to 41, dedicated to empowering youth to create positive change. As part of Junior Chamber International, the organization connects with over 200,000 active young leaders worldwide and a global network of over 5 million alumni.
For more information, contact:
Heather Ulrich
(309) 219-4532
toyp@iljaycees.org
