Pia Wurtzbach has been recognized as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) awardees of 2024, honoring her exceptional contributions to humanitarian service and social work. The prestigious recognition was presented during a ceremony held in Quezon City on Sunday.
Wurtzbach, a former Miss Universe, has been a steadfast advocate for various causes, including HIV awareness and mental health. Her efforts have been amplified through her partnership with LoveYourself, an HIV advocacy organization, which expressed its admiration for her on social media, stating, “Your dedication to creating a better world continues to inspire countless individuals.”
In line with her advocacy, Wurtzbach recently organized an auction of her pageant memorabilia to support LoveYourself’s upcoming youth center, further underscoring her commitment to social work.
Joining Wurtzbach in the humanitarian category is Jenica Beatriz Dizon-Mountford. Other 2024 TOYM honorees include Ziga Dulay for arts and culture (TV/Film), Venazir Martinez and Jose Gabriel Mejia for arts and culture, Billie Crystal Dumaliang for environmental leadership and community development, Roscinto Ian Lumbres for forestry and applied sciences, Pia Ranada for journalism, Dennis Umali for veterinary medicine, and Brent Andrew Viray for rural medicine and surgery.
