Arlington Heights Resident Receives State Award

The Illinois Jaycees selected Seth Jonathan Goldberg as an honoree of its Outstanding Young Persons of Illinois awards program. The Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) program annually recognizes young people throughout Illinois who excel in their chosen fields, endeavors and show a great commitment to their respective communities. Goldberg, 35, is being recognized in the category of Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership.

Goldberg was diagnosed at an early age with a neuromuscular disease and a seizure disorder that caused severe hearing loss. Through his determination and perseverance, his disability has not limited him. He has become an advocate for those with disabilities and volunteers with many community organizations that focus on children and young adults with developmental disabilities.

Goldberg is currently serving his third term on the Arlington Heights Commission for Citizens with Disabilities. In addition, he is a volunteer for the Arlington Heights District 25 Everybody Counts program which is designed to teach children about disability awareness. Goldberg also serves as the Muscular Dystrophy Association Ambassador for both the Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove Fireman’s Fill the Boot campaign.

“I have always tried to show that people who are considered handicapped should be considered ‘handi-capable’," said Goldberg. “This honor by the Jaycees inspires me to continue doing my best to demonstrate how people with disabilities can contribute.”

The Illinois Jaycees will recognize this year’s honorees at an awards banquet on May 12, 2018 at the Wyndham Springfield-City Centre. The event is supported by friends and employers of the honorees, local Jaycee organizations, Illinois businesses and the Illinois Jaycees Charitable Foundation. Friends, local businesses and organizations can offer congratulations to the honoree and support the program by purchasing space in the banquet program. Additional Details can be found at www.iljaycees.org/toyp.

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Leadership development through community involvement has been the basis of the Jaycees since its inception in 1920. The goal of the not-for-profit organization is to provide members a means to reach their full potential through networking and personal growth opportunities and is ideal for proactive young people, ages 18 to 40. Members enhance a variety of skills as they work together to plan and run civic and individual development activities in their home communities and chapters. Illinois is the largest Jaycee state in the United States. To locate a chapter nearest to you, email servicecenter@iljaycees.org.