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Ten Outstanding Young South Dakotans

The South Dakota Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees) annually selects and honors Ten Outstanding Young South Dakotans. 

Young men and women (ages 18-40) in all fields of endeavor may be nominated for TOYSD honors. Each nominee must be a current resident of South Dakota for not less than five years at any point in their life. One or more nominations may be submitted by an individual, organization, association, or Junior Chamber chapter. Winners will be selected by a group of independent judges. Each winner will be selected on the basis of their achievement or contribution in at least two of the following areas.

1.
   Personal improvement or accomplishment
2.
   Financial success and economic innovation
3.
   Social improvement to major contemporary problems
4.
   Philanthropic contribution or voluntary service
5.
   Politics or government service
6.
   Scientific or technological contributions
7.
   Legal reform
8.
   Cultural achievement (to include contributions in literature, history, education or the arts)
9.
   Academic leadership or accomplishment
10.
   Moral and religous leadership
11.
   Athletic accomplishment
12.
   Success in influence of public opinion (news media and other means)
13.
   Any other important contributions to community, state, or nation at the discretion of the judges.

The awards ceremony honoring this year's ten winners will be held Saturday, September 19,  2009 in Sioux Falls, SD at the Holiday Inn City Centre.
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