Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth Discontinued
Released: 25 October 2025
Following the T.O.N.Y. program in 2024, Orient Lodge A.F. & A.M. is no longer seeking nominations for the Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth program.
Student honor, award, and scholarship programs have evolved dramatically since the Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth was founded 55 years ago. We have learned from participant and volunteer feedback that the T.O.N.Y. Award program no longer gives organizers the best opportunity to spotlight and celebrate those students who demonstrate a superlative commitment to community service.
Orient Lodge remains committed to community involvement and celebrating our neighbors. Planning is underway for new ways the Lodge may spotlight and honor student achievement in the future.
Previously presented by the Norwood Jaycees, the Orient Lodge of Masons organized the Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth Award for 30 years.
Student honor, award, and scholarship programs have evolved dramatically since the Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth was founded 55 years ago. We have learned from participant and volunteer feedback that the T.O.N.Y. Award program no longer gives organizers the best opportunity to spotlight and celebrate those students who demonstrate a superlative commitment to community service.
Orient Lodge remains committed to community involvement and celebrating our neighbors. Planning is underway for new ways the Lodge may spotlight and honor student achievement in the future.
Previously presented by the Norwood Jaycees, the Orient Lodge of Masons organized the Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth Award for 30 years.
