Outstanding Young Minnesotans/ Outstanding Young Farmers

2011 TOYM Honorees
2011 OYF Nominees

 

 

 

The Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans program is Minnesota’s only statewide recognition program for outstanding young leaders. The program acknowledges the efforts of young leaders that have contributed to our state through their service, thought and influence, community involvement, or entrepreneurship.

Honorees reflect the vast diversity of young people that are making a difference in their community- whether they get involved through business, nonprofit and community organizations, or government service. TOYM is a program that recognizes and brings together a broad cross-section of young people that have devoted themselves to improving their community.

Started in 1950, the Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM)  honorees have included young up-and-coming leaders Walter Mondale, Marlene Johnson, Dave Winfield, Tim Penny, Paul Douglas, Matt Blair, Wheelock Whitney, and Martin Sabo.

Announcing 2011 Honorees
Submit a 2012 TOYM Nominee

Since 1954, the Minnesota Jaycees has been recognizing the importance of strong young leaders of the agricultural industry of our state.

Nominees submit information about their farm, background, and knowledge of the industry and are judged on the following criteria:

• Progress in agricultural career
• Extent of soil and water conservation practices
• Contributions to the well-being of the community, state, and nation

The winner of the Minnesota Outstanding Yong Farmer program will go on to compete in the national OYF program against OYF winners from other states in which four will be named National Outstanding Young Farmers. Minnesota has had 11 national winners, including three of them in the last five years!

Announcing 2011 Nominees
Submit a 2012 OYF Nominee

You must also submit this form:
2012 Outstanding Young Farmers Statement

Registration:

• Download the Registration Form
• Jaycees Registration Form

Details on the Event:

This is an inspiring evening showcasing the leadership, journeys, and impact of a group of our most outstanding young Minnesotans. The Honoree Banquet will be held Saturday, December 3. TOYM/OYF is being held AFTER MN Jaycee Leadership Academy (JCLA) which is held earlier that day.

Seating for dinner begins at 6:30 with the program beginning at 7:30. Recommended attire is formal/ cocktail. Parking- Signage will be posted. Free parking is available.

Location and Accommodations:

The awards banquet is located at Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55430

Room block is located at the Embassy Suites Minneapolis – North (it is attached to the Earle Brown Heritage Center). Rooms are available there for $99.99 and are guaranteed through November 18th, rooms will be released to the public at that time. (763) 560-2700, 6300 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center MN, 55430