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2026 · The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore.
TOYP Singapore 2026
TOYP Singapore is one of the country's most prestigious recognition programmes for young leaders aged 18 to 40. Run by JCI City Singapore since 1983, TOYP honours outstanding individuals across categories spanning business, scientific & technological development, humanitarian leadership, cultural achievement, and more.
10
Categories — including Business, Humanitarian Leadership, and Scientific & Technological Development.
40+
Years of legacy honouring outstanding Singaporeans since 1983.
National
Awardees recognised at a national-level gala.
About TOYP
TOYP — The Outstanding Young Persons — is a flagship JCI programme recognising up to ten Singaporeans aged 18 to 40 each year for exceptional achievement and contribution. JCI City Singapore has organised TOYP Singapore since 1983, and our 2026 edition continues that tradition with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship, technology, and community impact.
How nominations work
Anyone may nominate a candidate. Nominees submit a detailed profile and supporting evidence. An independent panel of judges drawn from industry, academia, and public service evaluates each nomination across multiple rounds.
Get involved
Nominate a remarkable young Singaporean, partner with us as a sponsor, or apply to join the organising committee — TOYP is one of JCI City's longest-running and most public-facing programmes.
Key Dates
Mark your calendar
- Nominations openFebruary 2026
- Nominations closeMay 2026
- JudgingJune – August 2026
- Awards GalaOctober 2026
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