Top 20 Under 20 Order of Canada Advisory Board

 

Special thanks to our committed members
of the Order of Canada:

 

Jocelyn Beaudoin, C.M.
Dr. William J.S. Boyle, C.M.
Charles S. Coffey, O.C.
Frances Itani, C.M.
Dr. Neville G. Poy, O.C.
David Silcox, O.C.
Hon. Jean Augustine, O.C.
Dr. Morton Beiser, O.C. 

 

 

“Truly the best experience of my life! Meeting other highly motivated individuals who want to make a difference in the world is absolutely inspiring. The opportunities to meet and connect with such influential individuals is totally unique and I feel fortunate to have been a part of the program.” 

 

- 2011 Top 20 Under 20™ Award Recipient


 

 

 

 

Alumni Update...

It’s been an extraordinary year for 2010 Top 20 Under 20™ alumnus Gary Kurek. The 19 year-old Alberta native, and founder of  GET Mobility Solutions recently caught the attention of the same investor that signed on in the early stages of Facebook. American Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist Peter Thiel is said to be the first official investor in Facebook, and currently sits on the company’s board of directors. Thiel’s dedication to inspiring young entrepreneurs is evident in his commitment to offer the coveted Peter Thiel Fellowship Grant given out annually. Aside from a financial award of $100,000, winners are provided a mentor and in turn, priceless exposure to the best tech entrepreneur networks in the world. In early 2011, Gary was one of 24 entrepreneurs worldwide to receive the Fellowship Grant for innovative work on mobility aids.  Most notable is the invention of a walker-wheelchair hybrid Kurek has been developing for physically-disabled citizens for the last four years. Gary was recently named a finalist with Forbes magazine 2011 Top 30 Under 30.

Top 20 Under 20™

 

When passion and effort are rewarded, the results can be extraordinary!

 

We know Canada is full of remarkable youth leaders; they volunteer diligently in their community to support a cause they believe in, they lead international disaster relief efforts, they are leading scientific research to cure some of the world’s most devastating diseases, and are laying blueprints for the next great invention.

 

Thousands of young people in Canada are doing extraordinary things and developing into incredible people. The Top 20 Under 20™ Award program is designed to identify outstanding young Canadian leaders, further develop their skills and aptitudes, focus and fuel their passions. Our aim is to help them become the best possible role models for their peers, the best possible ambassadors for Canada and the best possible business, political, social and thought leaders of the future.

 

At Youth in Motion, we believe in today's world of work, there are many paths to success. Whether your future aspirations are to be a doctor, environmental crusader, skilled trades worker, artist or social innovator, Top 20 Under 20™ can play a role in helping you reach your goals. Our program is multi-faceted - it includes a Leadership Summit to award recipients as well as a year-long mentoring program.

 

Candidates are shortlisted and judged by a team of Order of Canada judges on their innovation leadership, and achievement - not just in their school, but in their communities, families and networks. Some through volunteerism and a selfless drive to make change, others are on the brink of devising creative business and entrepreneurial solutions, or advancements in medical research.

 

Once selected, our Top 20 Under 20 leaders are flown to Toronto for an intensive four-day learning and skills building leadership summit. Our partners help us with this by hosting seminars on everything from business etiquette to strategic branding to leveraging successful relationships. The four days culminate in an awards breakfast that gains both national and  international media coverage and is attended by some of Canada's most well respected business and non-for-profit leaders in the country.


For more information on the Top 20 Under 20™ program click here

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