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Ten Outstanding Young People Program
(TOYP)
2025 National Winners
Malcolm Lee
Managing Director of Forge Property Group
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Arthur Lee
Partner
Lee & Poon Associates
Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs
What is TOYP?
The global Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) Award is a JCI global flagship program, which recognises the hard work and the huge positive changes being made by young people all over the world. Every year, 10 outstanding individuals are honoured with a TOYP Award. By recognising these young people, JCI raises the status of socially responsible leaders in this world.
Since 1983, JCI has honoured over 300 individuals from 57 nations. Past TOYP Honourees include such well-known personalities as John F. Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Elvis Presley, Jackie Chan, Wayne Gretzky and many more, all named before the age of 40.
Through JCI Australia’s National TOYP Program, outstanding Australian Honourees have the opportunity to compete at the international level and amplify their work through JCI’s global network.
Australian Global TOYP Honourees
JCI Australia has a proud history of showcasing our Australian honourees on the global stage. Sixteen Australians have been globally recognised as JCI Global TOYP Honourees. 8 of them in the last decade. The most recent recipient was Stephanie Woollard in 2019 in the category of humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership.
Other notable Australian Global Honourees include Thankyou Group Founder and Managing Director, Daniel Flynn (2014), the Oaktree Foundation Founder and Global Citizen CEO, Hugh Evans (2004) and Zambrero Owner and CEO, Dr. Sam Price (2008).
Impact of JCI TOYP in Australia
Celebrating Excellence
We honour outstanding young Australians whose achievements inspire others to lead with purpose, passion, and integrity.
Inspiring Innovation
We encourage young leaders to challenge the status quo and develop creative, forward-thinking solutions to the issues facing Australian communities.
Promoting National Pride
We shine a light on the incredible potential of young Australians, reinforcing their vital role in driving progress, shaping society, and creating a better future for all.
Who Can Be Nominated?
JCI Australia’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) program recognises exceptional Australians between the ages of 18 and 40 who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and a commitment to creating positive change in their fields. Nominees must be residents of Australia, but do not need to be members of JCI to be eligible.
Their achievements should align with one or more of the 10 official JCI TOYP categories:
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Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishment
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Political, Legal and/or Governmental Affairs
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Academic Leadership and/or Accomplishment
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Cultural Achievement
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Moral and/or Environmental Leadership
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Contribution to Children, World Peace and/or Human Rights
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Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Scientific and/or Technological Development
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Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment
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Medical Innovation
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By nominating an outstanding individual, you help JCI Australia celebrate and elevate socially responsible leaders. Their stories not only amplify Australia’s potential on the global stage but also inspire others to embrace leadership and pursue purpose-driven lives.
Let’s recognise those shaping a better future for Australia and the world.
Past National TOYP Honourees
2024
Jemma Tribe
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Benjamin Carl Brown
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Robyn Dawson
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Kevin McDonald
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
2023
Kate Strong
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Claire Harris
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Nicole Dyson
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Kalvin Biag
Political, Legal and/or Governmental Affairs
Kal Glanznig
Moral and/or Environmental Leadership
Christopher Dennis Rath
Political, Legal and/or Governmental Affairs
2022
Zoe Black
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Jacqueline Bodill
Moral and/or Environmental Leadership
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Marcelo Medel
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Dr Ehsan Nabavi
Economic Leadership and/or Accomplishment
Stephanie Grace Salazar
Academic Leadership and/or Accomplishment
James Welch
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
2021
Chris Bond OAM
Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment
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Kim Brennan AM
Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment
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Matt Caruana
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Dr James Fielding
Medical Innovation
Imogen Low
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
David McKenna
Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment
Lachlan Stevens
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
2020
Kimberley Abbott
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
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Ben Bradshaw
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Nicholas Marchesi
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Lucas Patchett
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
2019
Dr Alfred Chidembo
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Mitchell Horrocks
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Harvee Pene
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Stephanie Woollard
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
2018
Sally Hetherington
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Andrew Mellody
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Weh Ming Yeoh
Contribution to Children, World peace, and/or Human Rights
2017
Melissa Abu-Gazalah
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
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Abdullahi Alim
Contribution to Children, World peace, and/or Human Rights
Scot Farquhar
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Emma Fulu
Contribution to Children, World peace, and/or Human Rights
2016
2015
Dr Robert Gilles
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
Dr John van Bockxmeer
Medical Innovation
2014
Daniel Flynn
Business, Economic and/or Entrepreneurial Accomplishments
Darren Lomman
Scientific and/or Technological Development
2013
2009
Linh Do
Moral and/or Environmental Leadership
Leigh Mathews
Contribution to Children, World Peace and/or Human Rights
2008
Tania Major
Political, Legal and/or Governmental Affairs
Dr Sam Prince
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
2005
2004
Matthew Albert
Contribution to Children, World Peace and/or Human Rights
Hugh Evans
Humanitarian and/or Voluntary Leadership
2001
1998
Moira Therese Kelly
Contribution to Children, World Peace and/or Human Rights
Janine Shepherd
Personal Improvement and/or Accomplishment
1988
1987
Marty Gauvin
Scientific and/or Technological Development
Susan Clasohm
Moral and/or Environmental Leadership
1984
Lloyd Fourmile
Political, Legal and/or Governmental Affairs
Michael Waldock
Political, Legal and/or Governmental Affairs
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