Ten Outstanding Young Persons
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Ten Outstanding Young Persons schemes are award schemes in various countries honouring young people for their achievements. The recipients of such awards may be submitted to JCI
Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International is the only worldwide non-political and non-sectarian youth service organization. It is an international community of citizens between the ages of to with the aim and purpose of creating positive changes in the world...

 as nominees for the Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) program.

Hong Kong

Ten Outstanding Young Persons awards are given annually in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

by the Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International is the only worldwide non-political and non-sectarian youth service organization. It is an international community of citizens between the ages of to with the aim and purpose of creating positive changes in the world...

 Hong Kong to ten people under 40 who have achieved distinction in various fields. Past recipients have included leading sportspersons, those who have contributed to society in various ways, and those who have successfully overcome daunting handicaps.

Philippines

Ten Outstanding Young Men awards are given annually in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...

by the Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International
Junior Chamber International is the only worldwide non-political and non-sectarian youth service organization. It is an international community of citizens between the ages of to with the aim and purpose of creating positive changes in the world...

 Philippines to ten men under 40 who have achieved distinction in various fields. Past recipients have included leading sportspersons, those who have contributed to society in various ways, and those who have successfully overcome daunting handicaps.

United States of America

Called the Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA
Toya
Toya may refer to:*Toya , born Toya Rodriguez, American pop singer*Tōya, Hokkaidō, a former village in Abuta District, Iburi, Hokkaidō, Japan*Tōyako, Hokkaidō, a town incorporating Tōya, Hokkaidō**Tōya Station , a railway station in Tōyako...

) program, Ten Outstanding Young American awards are given annually in the United States of America by the United States Junior Chamber
United States Junior Chamber
The United States Junior Chamber is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 41. Areas of emphasis are business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections. The U.S...

 to ten people under 40 who have achieved distinction in various fields.

Taiwan (Republic of China)

Ten Outstanding Young Persons is an award given annually to ten young people in the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...

(Taiwan) recognizing their achievements. Most, if not all, of the recipients are honoured for their excellence in the academic field or in sports, even though they came from humble, or even impoverished, backgrounds. It was first given in 1963.
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