- March 4, 2025
Meet the Winners of Istanbul Youth Summit 2025: Full Award List
The Istanbul Youth Summit (IYS) 2025 successfully concluded after four days of inspiring discussions, collaboration, and social project presentations. The event provided a platform for young leaders worldwide to showcase their innovative ideas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the summit, participants engaged in panel discussions, leadership training, and site visits. The highlight of the event was the awards ceremony, which recognized outstanding projects and individuals who demonstrated innovation, leadership, and dedication to social impact.
Award Categories and Winners
The awards celebrated participants who made remarkable contributions throughout the event. Below are the winners:
1. The Most Active Group: Group 17
2. The Best Group: Group 3 and Group 12
3. The Best Project – Senior Category
- First Place: Group 3
- Second Place: Group 8
4. The Best Project – Junior Category
- First Place: Group 14
- Second Place: Group 2
5. The Best Participants
- Junior Category: Raditya Daneswara, Naurah Rameyza Suwaid
- Senior Category: Zak Tulua, Zinah Zayyad Abdussalam
6. The Best Leader: Waqar Ahmed, Eshal Rizwan
7. The Best Presenters
- Female: Fathimah Imtinan Hafizhah, Dinayah Faza Andrian
- Male: Erick Xavier Maldonado Caballero, Adzka Rafi Nashrullah
8. The Best National Costume
- Male: Ghaysan Agha Massarifat
- Female: Tokbayeva Ayana
Cash Prizes for Top Projects
Winners of the Best Project Senior and Junior Categories received a cash prize of $300 USD. This award was sponsored by Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM), the official sponsor of IYS 2025. The financial support aims to help young changemakers implement their innovative social projects.
Expert Jury Paneli
A distinguished panel of experts assessed the projects and presentations. The judges included professionals and academics from various fields:
Senior Social Project Presentation
- Dharmaji Suradika – Principal Graduate Development Program Solution at Talentics
- Razaq Manan Ahmad – Executive Vice President of Permodalan Nasional Madani
- Sana Dawari – Former Programme Support Associate at United Nations Volunteers
Junior Social Project Presentation
- Basma Lubbad MSc, BsRC – Certified Life Coach and CEO of Coaching with Basma
- Dr. Sahin Yaman – Lecturer at Middle East Technical University
- Aidiel Mat Isa – Head of Partnership at Pandai Malaysia.
About Istanbul Youth Summit 2025
IYS 2025 served as a global platform for young leaders to create solutions for global issues. With the theme “Innovation and Global Collaboration for a Better Future,” the summit encouraged youth to develop projects that contribute to sustainable change.
The summit included:
1. Visits to Bosphorus
2. Leadership training sessions
3. Panel discussions with experts
4. Social project presentations
About Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB)
Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB) organized the summit to empower young leaders worldwide. The organization aims to develop innovative and globally competitive youth who contribute to social and economic progress.