Why Indian Youth icon awards

Young people constitute more than 70% of the population of the India and its recognition & empowerment is essential to motivate them & others which would in turn strengthen India and its states.

The "Indian Youth Icon Awards" is aimed to raise the profile of young people and highlight the contribution they are making towards developing a fairer, sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous future for the nation. This special edition of the awards ceremony coincide with the Youth Day celebration by Indian Youth Club (IYC) to be held in New Delhi, 12th August, 2020 under the theme "Educated Youth; Empowered India" and will highlight the contribution that young people are making throughout the country, in areas such as poverty alleviation, conflict resolution and prevention, democracy ,environmental preservation etc.

It also gives international, regional and national recognition as well as support to them who have make positive contributions to our communities, nations and the world at large. Young people are not passive beneficiaries of development and spectators to programs and of policies that affect their development, but rather are integrally involved in the process of change as they continue to work side by side with decision makers as key actors and stakeholders contributing to national development.

The young people who will receive this award should demonstrate measurable/tangible impact through their development work.

Main Objectives

To highlight the contribution young people are making to promote the common goal of a future built on fairness, peace, prosperity and sustainability and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
To Acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by young people to overall development and democracy goals in the country.
To Create an environment which will encourage and sustain investments in youth led development.
To Illustrate the depth and breadth of talent, commitment and creativity that exists among young people across the Country by highlighting nominees' success stories.
To Motivate, encourage and challenge young people to set high standards for their work/service at community, national, regional or international levels.

Nomination Requirements

The nominee must have been engaged in development work for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity;
Individuals can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone who can accurately describe their development work;
The winners must agree to take part in publicity generated by the IYC.