MANILA -- The Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) of 2024 were officially introduced on Sunday during a ceremony in Quezon City, celebrating a group of Filipinos who have excelled in their respective fields and made significant contributions to society.
With the theme "Leading with Excellence, Serving with Purpose," the TOYM Awards recognize individuals aged 18 to 40 who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and service in their chosen endeavors.
This year's honorees span diverse fields, showcasing a wide array of talents and contributions:
Jenica Beatriz Dizon-Mountford – Humanitarian Service and Social Work
Ziga Dulay – Arts and Culture (TV/Film)
Billie Crystal Dumaliang – Environmental Leadership and Community Development
Roscinto Ian Lumbres – Forestry, Agriculture, and Applied Sciences
Venazir Martinez – Arts and Culture
Jose Gabriel Mejia – Arts and Culture
Pia Ranada – Journalism and Mass Communication
Dennis Umali – Veterinary Medicine
Brent Andrew Viray – Rural Medicine and Surgery
Pia Wurtzbach – Humanitarian Service and Social Work
"The winners of this year have reached high levels of mastering in two, sometimes three chosen fields that on a surface look like these fields have no logical relationship with one another," said Chairman of TOYM Foundation, Inc. Bienvenido Tantoco III.
"Our winners are at a very early age forming communities and ecosystems united by purpose in an age of polarization and increasing anger manipulated by the angers of social media," he added.
The annual awards are organized by JCI Philippines, in partnership with the TOYM Foundation and other stakeholders, as part of their commitment to highlighting Filipino excellence and inspiring the next generation of leaders.