This is the 47th year that the Illinois Jaycees have selected and honored outstanding
young people from throughout the state of Illinois. This year’s program represents the 28th
year for the Illinois JCI Senate to sponsor this event, on behalf of the Illinois Jaycees. The
Outstanding Young Person’s program has been run since 1965. The Illinois Jaycee Senate
has been hosting the program on behalf of the Jaycees since 1984.
This year’s TOYP Honors Program is being held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the
Springfield Hilton in conjunction with the Illinois Jaycees’ Spring General Assembly
Meeting. Nomination forms are due February 1, 2012. Forms will be available on the
Illinois Jaycees and Illinois JCI Senate Web sites.
Recipients are judged on how they have exemplified themselves in one or more of
the following fields of endeavor: personal improvement or accomplishments; financial
success and economic innovation; social improvement to major contemporary problems;
philanthropic contribution or voluntary service, politics or government service, scientific
or technical contributions, legal reform; cultural achievement; academic leadership or
accomplishment; moral and religious leadership; athletic accomplishment; and success
in the influence of public opinion. Also, in determining the recipients of this recognition,
the judges give particular consideration to each nominee’s record of adherence to the
principles embodied in the Jaycee Creed. Past winners include athletes, politicians,
teachers, volunteers, community leaders and clergy. Please, start looking for those who
serve in your community.
This event is generously supported by friends and employers of our award winners, local
and regional Jaycee organizations, JCI Senate organizations and Illinois businesses and
corporations. If you are interested in attending or sponsoring the program, please contact
Illinois Jaycee Senator Gary Pittenger #24804 at gpitt1@comcast.net. This year’s event
will be co-chaired by Donna Ward #53588. Gary and Donna produced a wonderful event
last year and are looking forward to receiving your nomination.
Kate Patterson #52517
45th President
Illinois JCI Senate
