Do you know an outstanding young Icelander?

Do you know of someone who deserves a nomination?

Do you know of an individual between the ages of 18 and 40 in your area who deserves recognition for their hard work? Someone who is taking on challenging and noteworthy projects? Someone who has excelled in their field, been a good role model and given of themselves to society. Why not nominate the person? And you never know, with that they might be able to join a group of outstanding individuals. The JCI Iceland Awards are first and foremost a motivational award for young people who are taking on challenging and interesting projects.

The following ten categories are nominated:

• Jobs in the fields of business, entrepreneurship and/or economics.
• Jobs in the fields of politics, government and/or law.
• Leaders/achievements in the field of education.
• Jobs/achievements in the field of culture.
• Jobs in the field of ethics and/or environmental issues.
• Contribution to children, world peace and/or human rights.
• Jobs in the field of humanitarian or volunteer affairs.
• Jobs in the field of technology and science.
• Individual victories and/or achievements.
• Jobs/discoveries in the field of medicine.

The deadline for nominations is November the 10th

Nominations are now open on www.framurskarandi.is and the nomination deadline is November the 10th. A jury then reviews the nominations and selects ten outstanding individuals who receive recognition for their hard work. One of these individuals will receive the Outstanding Young Icelander 2024 award, which will be awarded by the President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, at a ceremony on December the 4th, at the Sykursalur Hall in Gróska.

Honouring young people

With this event, we are honoring young people between the ages of 18-40, for the great work they are doing. It is first and foremost a motivational award for young people who are taking on challenging and interesting projects. For the benefit of society and all of us. These young people are going to have an impact in the future.

For further information, please contact Margrét Helga Gunnarsdóttir, Project Manager of Outstanding Young Icelanders 2024 at JCI, via email: framurskarandi@framurskarandi.is