ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / July 17, 2013) – The National Youth Commission is calling for youth organizations to participate in the annual search for the Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) in the Philippines as the countdown to its deadline for submission of project entries begins.
Now on its 11th year, the search continuously aims to recognize and reward exceptional youth organizations from all over the country, which have contributed to the development of their local communities, schools and workplace, through their innovative and valuable projects.
The search committee is accepting entries from interested youth groups, organizations, clubs and societies that are composed of at least 15 members, more than half of which are between 15-30 years old. Submitted project entries must be a recently concluded or an on going project or program by the organization.
Entries are judged on the following criteria – impact on stakeholders; harnessing the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship; creativity and innovation; and sustainability and effective use of resources.
The winning organizations will receive a “commissioner” trophy sculptured by Toym De Leon Imao, and a grant of P50,000 to fund and sustain the organization’s project.
NYC said the deadline for submission of entries is on Julu 30 this year. It said project entries may be submitted online through email address tayo11entry@gmail.com or through the National Youth Commission, Southwestern Mindanao Area Office, 3F VHW Bldg., Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City or National Youth Commission-Central Office, Social Marketing Division, 4F Bookman Bldg., 373 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
Application forms may be downloaded at www.tayoawards.net.
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