𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

Ngawang Pelden Jamtsho from Motithang Higher Secondary School in Thimphu bagged the 2022 Golden Youth Award (GYA) while Sangay Yeshi from Gongzim Ugyen Dorji Central School in Haa wins the 2021 GYA title. The winners will receive prestigious scholarships to pursue higher studies abroad.

A total of 40 students from 2021 and 2022 cohorts from 20 Dzongkhags competed for the GYA title which was held from 21-23 August in Thimphu. The Vice President of Youth Development Fund, Her Royal Highness Ashi Chimi Yangzom Wangchuck graced the closing ceremony of the GYA camp.

The Award was initiated in 2005 to commemorate the 50th Birth anniversary of His Majesty the 4th Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the founder of the Bhutan Youth Development Fund. It is aimed to motivate and reward outstanding youth portraying excellence in academics, sports, cultural activities, leadership, social contributions and exceptional talents. The first award camp was organized in 2008.

The Ministry would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to the winners and all the runners-up.

To learn more about the GYA, please visit https://gyabhutanyouth.org

Photo courtesy: The Bhutan Youth Development Fund