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Youth Icon — Male
Young men creating positive change through their work, leadership, talent or social contribution.
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PEOPLE DHANBAD PRESENTS · OCTOBER 2026
Dhanbad Youth Icons
Recognition and honour for the young people making Dhanbad proud through their talent, hard work and contribution.
✨ One young man and one young woman honoured every month
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Dhanbad’s talent · Dhanbad’s pride
Your identity, your city
Who will be Dhanbad’s next Youth Icon?
Bring forward young people whose stories inspire others to move ahead.
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Youth Icon — Female
Young women making Dhanbad proud through their passion, achievements and dedication.
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Our initiative
Why is this honour special?
Giving a stage to Dhanbad’s real stories and celebrating the achievements of the city’s new generation.
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Recognising local talent
Highlighting people whose achievements inspire.
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Inspiring stories
Sharing stories of hard work, struggle and success.
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Honour and recognition
Giving young contributors the recognition they deserve.
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A stronger Dhanbad
Inspiring the city through each other’s achievements.
Who can be nominated?
Age limit: 18–30 years
The nominee must be within the age limit at the time of nomination.
Connection to Dhanbad
A resident of Dhanbad, or someone with a meaningful connection to the city.
Talent from every field
Students, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, professionals, social workers and more.
Contribution and achievement
Work, talent, effort or contribution that inspires others.
Nomination process
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Wait for the link
The nomination link will be shared on 14 October on the PeopleDhanbad website and social media.
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Fill in the form
Submit the nominee’s details, achievements and photo.
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Team review
Our team will check eligibility and achievements.
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Finalists and winners
Updates on selection and announcements will be posted on the website and social media.
October 2026
Key dates
This is a provisional schedule; final dates will be confirmed in the official announcement.
📅 14 October
Nominations open
The link will be shared on the website.
15–20 October
Nomination period
Submit nominee details.
21–29 October
Review & shortlist
The team reviews eligibility and achievements.
30–31 October*
Updates / announcement
*The final announcement date will be confirmed.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Key information about the campaign.
Is there a fee to nominate?
Final rules on fees will be published with the official form. Please do not pay anyone unauthorised.
Can I nominate someone else?
Yes, you can nominate any eligible person. Their consent is required before their story or photo is published.
What is the age limit?
Under this initial plan, people aged 18 to 30 are eligible. Final eligibility rules will be given on the nomination form.
Can someone living outside Dhanbad be eligible?
If they have a meaningful and clear connection to Dhanbad, they may be considered. The organising team will make the final decision.
How will winners be chosen?
Selection will be based on achievements, contribution, eligibility and the published criteria. Final rules will be published before nominations open.
Where will I find the nomination link?
The link will be shared on 14 October on the PeopleDhanbad website and official social media channels.
📣 Nomination link on 14 October
Do you know an inspiring young person?
Get ready to share their story with Dhanbad. Nominate yourself or an eligible young person as soon as the link is live.