Leah Jacobson of Ironton was among the 2014 Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans selected recently by the Minnesota Jaycees. Jacobson is involved with the Guiding Star Project. The honorees will be recognized at a special awards celebration on Sept. 13 at the Holiday Inn in Austin.
"These young Minnesotans are examples of the importance of community service in developing leadership skills and living proof of our belief that service to humanity is the best work of life," said Joel Blom, 83rd president of the Minnesota Jaycees.
Started in 1950, the Ten Outstanding Young Minnesotans (TOYM) program is Minnesota's only statewide recognition program for outstanding young leaders between the ages of 18-40 who have devoted themselves to improving their community. The program acknowledges the efforts and accomplishments of young adults who have contributed to our state through their service, thought and influence, community involvement, or entrepreneurship. In the past 61 years, the program has recognized the leadership of more than 400 young Minnesotans. Past awardees have included young up-and-coming leaders Walter Mondale, Marlene Johnson, Dave Winfield, Tim Penny, Paul Douglas, Matt Blair, Wheelock Whitney, Martin Sabo and Jason DeRusha.
