The Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA) program is an annual award given by JCI USA (formally known as the United States Junior Chamber or the Jaycees).
[2] The ten selected individuals may be submitted to JCI as nominees for the Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) program.
In 1938, Howes gave Future Magazine, the former publication of the United States Jaycees, the exclusive right to publish his selection.
As the organization's president in 1939-41, Howes felt that publishing this list would call attention to the important role of young men in the world of the day.
Each honoree has shown a commitment to that hope, reminding all Americans that no problem is too difficult when handled with grace, ingenuity, courage, and determination."
In addition to the artistically designed trophy, each honoree is presented with a framed certificate to display prominently in their home or work space.