JCI London proudly presents the winners of the "2012 JCI London Ten Outstanding Young People Award" (TOYP). This award is a prestigious local and international awards to recognise outstanding young professionals who excel and create positive change in their chosen fields.

1. Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award
2012
- JCI London -
Wednesday 11th July, 2012

2. What is TOYP?
 Honouring ten outstanding young people under the age of 40
who exemplify the spirit of the JCI Mission and provide
extraordinary service to their communities.
 Providing young people the opportunity to develop the
leadership abilities, social responsibilities and fellowship
necessary to bring about positive changes.
 Young men and women are nominated in one of ten
categories, then are selected by a panel of distinguished
judges.

3. History of TOYP
 1931: Developed by Durwood Howes, President of The United
States Junior Chamber of Commerce.
 1938: Officially adopted by The United States Junior Chamber.
 1952: Numerous JCI national organizations have established their
own Outstanding Young Persons Programs.
 Since 1983, JCI has honored over 200 individuals from 47 nations.
 Past recipients of national awards include such well known
personalities as Jackie Chan, John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford,
Elvis Presley and many, many more.

4. What is JCI?
 Junior Chamber International
(JCI) is a global network for young
people in their 20s and 30s.
 We are present in more than
100 countries and have almost
200,000 members across the
world.
 Meeting on a regular basis for
fun and friendship, we run many
inspiring events and projects with
our members.

5. JCI Vision, Mission and Slogan
 JCI Vision
To be the leading global network of young active citizens
 Mission
To provide development opportunities that empower young
people to create positive change
 Slogan ‘”Be Better”
Be Better - better people, better leaders, better managers,
better professionals, better citizens of communities, better
business owners, better politicians and better parents.

6. JCI Nothing But Nets
 Join the Global Fight Against Malaria
• Every day, thousands die from malaria. We cannot
afford to wait to take action.
• As a Nothing But Nets partner of the United Nations
Foundation, JCI runs a campaign called JCI Nothing
But Nets campaign to fight malaria.
 Send a net to save a life
JCI members will raise funds for one million bed nets by
2015 and educate children and their families in Africa
on the correct use of the nets.

7. 2012 JCI London's Ten Outstanding
Young People are...

8. Andre Chambell, Bobby Kensah, Christian Busch,
“Business, economic, ”Political, legal, and/or “Academic leadership
and/or entrepreneurial governmental affairs” and/or accomplishment” Jessica Elliott,
accomplishment” “Culture achievements”
Noam Kostucki, Rabia Bhatti,
Katherine Sparkes,
Karen Pearson, “Business, economic, “Political, legal,
“Moral and/or
“Culture achievements” and/or entrepreneurial and/or governmental
environmental leadership”
accomplishment” affairs”

9. Inspiring to inspire: For his passion to provide
practical steps for young people to achieve their goals,
regardless of their economic background
 Founder, Director at Enfuse Youth
 Founder at National Enthusiasm Week
 Trustee at Seeducation
 Board Member at Channel 4 Education Advisory
Board
 Partner at ConverXion Ltd
Andre Chambell
“Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial
accomplishment”

10. A law unto himself: For increasing the engagement
of young people in volunteering and setting a strong
example that despite challenges, with dedication and
perseverance, anything is possible
 Associate at Norton Rose Group
Bobby Kensah
”Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs”

11. Academia in action: For driving forward young
entrepreneurs to build their self-confidence, widen
their impact and ignite innovation
 Co-Founder at Sandbox
 Associate Director at ICCLab, London School
of Economics (LSE)
Christian Busch
“Academic leadership and/or accomplishment”

12. Dancing the dream: For her tireless dedication to
empowering young people to feel confident and grow
through dance
 Managing Director at Dancing After School
 Managing Director at J's Dance Factory
Jessica Elliott
“Culture achievements”

13. The Radio Star: For pioneering communication,
expression and engagement through the radio
and inspiring a young generation in the media
industry
 Founder, Director at Folded Wing
Karen Pearson
“Culture achievements”

14. The global citizen: For her dedication and
servitude to humanity, creating projects not just fit
for purpose, but leaving a lasting legacy in the
communities they touch
 Director at Flamingo
Katherine Sparkes
“Moral and/or environmental leadership”

15. Leading by example: For his service to humanity in
proving that altruism and dreams can and should be
an integral part of enterprise
Trustee at Play Association Tower Hamlet
Co-founder at FlavrBox
Co-founder at Redefine Us
Co-founder at Seeducation
Training Consultant at Directory of Social
Change
Noam Kostucki
“Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment”

16. Triumph through adversity: For her passion and
endless enthusiasm for creating positive change in her
community and outstanding contribution as a leader in
UK politics
 Executive member of the Chiltern Racial and
Equality Council, the Chesham & District
Community Association and the Conservative
Muslim Forum.
 Ambassador for the Hashoo Foundation and the
British Pakistan Foundation.
Rabia Bhatti
“Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs”

17. JCI TOYP Ceremony, Taiwan
Nov 18-23, 2012
 Ten young active citizens will be honored at the 2012 JCI TOYP Ceremony and
reception in November at the JCI World Congress in Taipei, Taiwan
 For more information: jciwc2012taipei.org
 Watch: video

18. THANK YOU