"Each year, JCI honours ten outstanding young people under the age of 40. These young active citizens exemplify the spirit of the JCI mission and provide exemplary service to their communities, serving as honourable young active citizens.” (https://jcisa.org.za/toyp-2/)

A rigorous process, including scrutiny of nominations by a distinguished panel of judges and a public vote, has resulted in Ryan Nefdt being selected as one of the Junior Chamber International’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons of South Africa for 2021.