Youth Leadership

YLEA 2026

The chapter hosted the 41st Youth Leadership Excellence Awards (YLEA) 2026, honoring outstanding student leaders across Bohol under the theme "Batang Lider: Honoring Excellence, Shaping the Future."

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YLEA 2026 community project by JCI Boholana Kisses
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As part of JCI Philippines' mission to develop leaders for a changing world, JCI Boholana Kisses implemented the 41st edition of YLEA, recognizing young achievers for their leadership, service, and academic excellence.

Held in the atrium of the Tagbilaran City venue, the awarding ceremony celebrated each honoree on stage with certificates and an LED-wall tribute featuring their graduation photos, surrounded by family, teachers, and chapter members.

Chaired by Teonnika Gumila, the program paired keynote inspiration with formal recognition, reminding every "Batang Lider" that excellence honored today shapes the leaders of tomorrow.

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Moments from YLEA 2026.

YLEA awardees on stage with the JCI Boholana Kisses flag
Group of student awardees at the ceremony
An awardee receiving recognition on stage
Awardee honored on the LED-wall presentation
Certificate presentation during the awarding
Awardees and chapter members on stage
Group photo with the JCI Boholana Kisses banner
A speaker addressing the YLEA ceremony
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