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Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian

The Wilmington Jaycees, a JCI Member Organization, invites the community to nominate individuals who embrace the line of the Jaycees Creed, “Service to Humanity is the Best Work of Life!”

The Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian (OYW) Award honors the accomplishments of young people in the city of Wilmington. Each Outstanding Young Wilmintonian is a person who exemplifies going “above and beyond” when giving back to their community.

Young men and women may be nominated in one of ten categories for the OYW honor. A panel of judges will select honorees.

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
Contribution 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

Candidates must be residents of New Castle County, age 21 through 40, and exemplify the best attributes of the city’s young people, the Jaycee Creed and dedication to a better community.

To nominate an individual as an Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian, please complete the following form.

Choose One Category(required)

Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs Academic leadership and/or accomplishment Cultural achievement Moral and/or environmental leadership Contribution 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

Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian (OYW) Nominee Name(required)

Nominees Title(required)

Nominees Birthdate(required)

Nominees email address(required)

Nominees Telephone(required)

Nominees Occupation or Profession(required)

Nominees Education (degrees, academic honors etc.

List most important published works and a brief description of each

Outline the timeline of the nominee’s career or field of activity.(required)

Provide additional details on the exceptional achievements of the nominee, and/or the challenges he/she has overcome to achieve them.(required)

List important awards and honors the nominee received that illustrates his/her achievements. Include a brief description of each.(required)

List any quotes from authorities that illustrate the achievements and beliefs of the nominee.(required)

In the Words of the Nominator – Explain how the nominee exemplifies the principle expressed in the following line of the Jaycee Creed, “That service to humanity is the best work of life.”(required)

In your own words, why do you believe that the nominee should be selected as one of this year’s Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian?(required)

Nominator Name(required)

Nominator Email(required)

Nominator Phone Number(required)

If a member of JCI USA: Please list your chapter affiliation.

We do not share this information with anybody outside of the process of OYW Award selection.

More information about the Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian award along with the complete list of past winners since 1941 is available at https://wilmingtonjaycees.org/about/outstanding-young-wilmingtonian/