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In an environment that
fosters
TRUE FRIENDSHIP
The Jaycees offer the best
opportunities for
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CAREER ADVANCEMENT, and
COMMUNITY SERVICE
to men and women 21 to 40 years of age.
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Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian (OYW)
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 For over 60
years, the Wilmington Jaycees have honored individuals in our community that
have gone to extraordinary means to better themselves and their community.
The award recognizes exceptional achievements or contributions in a
nominee’s chosen field, organizations, community, state, or nation.
The Jaycees are looking for nominees whose outstanding humanitarian
efforts exemplify the line of the Jaycee Creed that states, “Service to
humanity is the best work of life.” Nominees
must have been 21-39 years old and not have turned 40 before June 1st of the
year they receive the award.The individual who is honored with the
Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian Award is then
submitted to the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce as a possible
selection to the Ten Outstanding
Young Americans, TOYA. Some past TOYA honorees have included, Richard
Nixon, Christopher Reeve, Dave Tiberi, Michelle Tafoya and Robin Hartle.
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Past
TOYA recipients
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Past
OYW recipients
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