Do you know an outstanding young person between the age of 18-40 who you think deserves recognition for their achievements? 
Junior Chamber International (JCI) Donegal are looking for nominations for outstanding young people to identify those in the community, who have done something remarkable.
The awards ceremony will take place on the 6th of May at 7.30pm in Voodoo Vintage.
Voodoo Vintage are official sponsors of the Outstanding Young Person Awards in Donegal.
Jason Black Owner of Voodoo Vintage has been an avid supporter of JCI in Donegal.
Jason also sponsors JCI Donegal monthly meetings, which are held in the Greenroom free of charge every month.
Jason told Donegal Daily, “I think JCI Donegal and the Outstanding Young Person Awards are great initiatives for Donegal.
“I am delighted to be able to help them out in any way possible.
“I feel that businesses need to recognise young entrepreneurs in the work place as they hold the keys to our community’s future.
“There are so many young people out there who are doing great things these awards allow them to be recognised for that.
“This is a night for outstanding young people in Donegal to celebrate their achievements with family and friends.
Winners will receive a personalised award.
These awards will be sponsored by local businesses.
Closing date for nominations is the 28th of April.
JCI Donegal have received a large variety of nominations already and are still looking for more.
After the local awards, the Donegal winners may go on to be recognised nationally and possibly internationally for their achievements.
Every year, Junior Chamber International selects 10 outstanding young people under 40 to be recognised for living the JCI Mission in extraordinary ways.
JCI feel, that highlighting the accomplishments of these young active citizens in a variety of fields will inspire others to be better and realise their full potential as active citizens.
There are several categories under which young people can be nominated.
Each nominee must be entered in one, and only one, of the ten categories below.
• Business, economic, and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment
• Political, legal, and/or governmental affairs
• Academic leadership and/or accomplishment
• Cultural achievement
• Moral and/or environmental leadership
• Contribution to children, world peace, and/or human rights
• Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership
• Scientific and/or technological development
• Personal improvement and/or accomplishment
• Medical innovation
Emma Boylan JCI President told Donegal Daily, ”This is a fantastic opportunity for Donegal to show the wealth of young people that we have in the County, not only locally, but hopefully to a national and international audience.
“I am overwhelmed by the quality of nominations that we have seen already and feel honoured that we have the chance to recognise these young people through the Outstanding Young Person Awards.
The competition is free to enter.
JCI Donegal would urge people to get their nominations before the closing date on the 28th April.
Nominations for ‘The Outstanding Young Person Award’ can be sent via email tojcidonegal@gmail.com.
Give the name of the young person and a short description of why you feel they deserve the award. All nominees should be over 18.
Check out JCI Donegal on Facebook and Twitter for more information or call JCI Donegal President Emma Boylan on+353863303986.