Application deadline for 2012 nominees is now March 1, 2012. 

Each year TOYA (Ten Outstanding Young Americans) recognizes and honors ten outstanding young Americans who exemplify the best attributes of the nation’s young people, aged 18 through 40. 

The Ten Outstanding Young Men program was officially adopted in 1938 and has been conducted annually since 1940. In 1984, The U.S. Junior Chamber admitted women as members and, in accordance with this change, reorganized this awards program to reflect the organization’s membership. In 1985, the program was officially changed to Ten Outstanding Young Americans, recognizing the accomplishments of young women and men.  Applications for 2012 nominations can be found here.

• Jessica Bachus, 34
  Denver, CO
  Founder & President, Dolls for Daughters & Kenzi’s Kidz
   
• Drew Brees, 32
  New Orleans, LA
  Quarterback/Captain, New Orleans Saints
   
• Lucas Daniel Boyce, 32
  Orlando, FL
  Community Relations, Government Affairs, Orlando Magic
   
• Gene A. Jacobus, 33
  Mount Holly, NJ
  Major, United States Air Force
   
• Lisa Miller, 37
  Kalamazoo, MI
  Assistant Professor of Surgery, MSU/KCMS
   
• Luke Ravenstahl, 31
  Pittsburgh, PA
  Mayor, City of Pittsburgh
   
• Amy C. Richison, 39
  Huntington, IN
  Chief Prosecuting Attorney, Huntington Count Prosecutor’s Office
   
• Roxana Saberi, 34
  Fargo, ND
  Author, Inspirational Speaker, Human Rights Advocate
   
• Major Giuseppe Stavale, 40
  Japan
  Major/Provost Marshal, United States Marine Corps
   
• Shane Victorino, 30
  Las Vegas, NV
  Centerfielder, Philadelphia Phillies
  President/Founder, Shane Victorino Foundation