Wilmington Jaycees - Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian

Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian (OYW)

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.

Nomination's are being sought for this year's Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian award. If you would like to nominate someone, simply download, fill out and return the nomination form by February 9.

For more information about the event, see the Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian Press Release.

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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