Young people of the year

International Award for European young people

The prize “Young people of the year” is a prestigious international award offered by the European Academy of Civil Society and World Organization of Talented Children to the most active and talented young people (girls and boys) from the member countries of the Council of Europe. The prize is awarded to young people between 16 and 25 years old who have successes at national or even international level in different domains such are: young journalists, singers, performers,
film-makers, poets, painters, sportive champions, dancers, Olympics at different domains, young people that have performances in knowledge of foreign languages or computer (Internet), young researchers, young volunteers with fruitful activity in NGOs, promoters of Child’s Rights and Human Rights and young people with performances in other areas of vital importance.

The submissions will be accepted until 1st January 2009 deadline, online or by mail. The request will include:
- Personal CV
- 1 color photo
- Home address and phone, fax, e-mail and web site.
- Address from high-school/faculty or work.
- Letter of recommendation from the working place (study place).
- Copies of other awards, materials from magazines or newspapers, CDs or other materials that confirm that the candidate deserves the award.

The winners will be invited at the Prize Awarding Ceremony “Young man/woman of the year” that will take place between 8 and 12 March 2009 in one of the countries that will have winners. The prize will be awarded in the presence of the President of Prime-Minister of the country that will host the ceremony.

European Academy of Civil Society
World Organization of Talented Children

Contact persons:
Dan Verejanu,
E-mail: ceclubs@yahoo.com