Ten Outstanding Young Persons Awards - FAQs
How do I apply or nominate someone?
You will need to complete our online form with some basic information and then answer these six questions:
Do I have to be a member of JCI to enter?
No. Candidates can be anyone aged between 18 and 40, regardless of whether or not you are a member of JCI. Of course we would be
delighted for you to become more involved with JCI Barbados – please peruse the website for further details.
How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing! Unlike many awards, it is free for all applicants.
What are the JCI values?
Our values – which applicants must display – include the following:
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the best work of life.
Can I nominate more than one person?
Yes – please do! You may nominate as many candidates as you like. In particular, we are expecting representatives of local JCI
Chapters to nominate numerous candidates in a range of categories.
Can I enter more than one category?
No. Each candidate may only be submitted for one category.
You will need to complete our online form with some basic information and then answer these six questions:
- Outline the timeline of the nominee’s career or field of activity (up to 1500 words). Provide additional details on the exceptional achievements of the nominee, and/or the challenges he/she has overcome to achieve them (up to 500 words)
- List important awards and honors the nominee received that illustrate his/her achievements. Include a brief description of each (up to 500 words)
- List any quotes from authorities that illustrate his/her achievements (up to 500 words)
- Explain how the nominee exemplifies the principle expressed in the following line of the JCI Creed, “That service to humanity is the best work of life.” (up to 500 words)
- In your own words, why do you believe that the nominee should be selected as one of the 2019 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Barbados? (up to 500 words).
Do I have to be a member of JCI to enter?
No. Candidates can be anyone aged between 18 and 40, regardless of whether or not you are a member of JCI. Of course we would be
delighted for you to become more involved with JCI Barbados – please peruse the website for further details.
How much does it cost to enter?
Nothing! Unlike many awards, it is free for all applicants.
What are the JCI values?
Our values – which applicants must display – include the following:
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the best work of life.
Can I nominate more than one person?
Yes – please do! You may nominate as many candidates as you like. In particular, we are expecting representatives of local JCI
Chapters to nominate numerous candidates in a range of categories.
Can I enter more than one category?
No. Each candidate may only be submitted for one category.
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