Bingkai Karya – After four days full of inspiration, collaboration, and in-depth discussions, the Istanbul Youth Summit (IYS) 2025 officially closed its series of events with an awards night that appreciated the best participants. This event is a forum for youth from various countries to present ideas for social projects based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the aim of creating a real impact on the global community.
A number of award categories were given to participants who demonstrated extraordinary dedication, innovation, and leadership in designing their social projects. Here is the list of winners of the Istanbul Youth Summit 2025:
Award Category
1. The Most Active Group
Group 17
- Putri Difa Zhafirah
- Fatimah Widadi Binti Md Nurdin
- Zulkaif Saeed
- Safarov Nasriddin Sadriddin O’g’li
- Ibtissam Abdellaoui
- Desak Putu Ratih Widiartha
- Winky Adilia
- Egshiglen Narangerel
2. The Best Group
Group 3
- Terangi Parima
- Swanie Nelson
- Hazel Evaroa
- Kimiora Natua
- Temetiu Luani
- Zak Tulua
- Freedom Pahulu
- Akavi Natua
Group 12
- Yuyi Chang
- Mark Githinji Ngothi
- Waqar Ahmed
- Kristina Govorukha
- Bhavisshya Amit Goyal
- Yangibaeva Mokhinur
- Muhammad Hafidhil Ahkam
The Best Project – Senior Category
First Place – Group 3
- Terangi Parima
- Swanie Nelson
- Hazel Evaroa
- Kimiora Natua
- Temetiu Luani
- Zak Tulua
- Freedom Pahulu
- Akavi Natua
Second Place – Group 8
- CARLOS ANDRÉS ROMERO COLORADO
- MOHAMMAD RUSTAM
- RAHMA ANINDITA
- DINAYAH FAZA ANDRIAN
- ZINAH ZAYYAD ABDUSSALAM
- SHAHERYAR AHMED
- ESHAL RIZWAN
- ARVINBAYAR ANKHBAYAR
The Best Project – Junior Category
First Place – Group 14
- Maulana Alghifari
- Muhammad Shaquille Lathif
- Fatimah Azka Haniyyah
- Raniya Alqonitha Iskandar
- Religy Khalis Ghaniya Haryono
- Syafiqa Aulia Dhian
- Abdullah Azzam Mudzaffar Yusuf
- Abdurrahman Antasena Adzani
- Rahaditya Faza Aulia Ahmad
Second Place – Group 2
- MIRZA KAHLIL HAFIZH
- HILMI TSAQIF KHAIRI
- HAFIDZ PUTRA FRINARDI
- AISY MUHAMMAD HAFIY
- ADITYA ABIMANYU
- SAID ISMAIL MUHAMMAD
The Best Participants (Junior Category)
- Raditya Daneswara
- Naurah Rameyza Suwaid
The Best Participants (Senior Category)
- Zak Tulua
- Zinah Zayyad Abdussalam
The Best Leader
- Waqar Ahmed
- Eshal Rizwan
The Best Female Presenter
- Fathimah Imtinan Hafizhah
- Dinayah Faza Andrian
The Best Male Presenter
- Erick Xavier Maldonado Caballero
- Adzka Rafi Nashrullah
The Best Male National Costume
- Ghaysan Agha Massarifat
The Best Female National Costume
- Tokbayeva Ayana
As a form of appreciation for their innovation and dedication, the winners of the Best Project Senior Category and Junior Category each received a cash prize of $300 USD, which was given by the Official Sponsor of the Istanbul Youth Summit 2025, PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM).
The award has been officially awarded on behalf of the Istanbul Youth Summit 2025 and the jury’s decision is final and cannot be contested. The jury that has conducted the assessment consists of experts and professionals in their fields, namely:
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
The Istanbul Youth Summit (IYS) 2025 is an international forum that brings together youth from various countries to develop social projects based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). During the four days of the event, participants have participated in various sessions, from visits to the Bosphorus, panel sessions and discussions, leadership training, to the presentation of their social projects.
With the theme “Innovation and Global Collaboration for a Better Future”, IYS 2025 is a platform for youth to collaborate, share ideas, and create a real impact on a global scale.
About Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB)
The Istanbul Youth Summit is organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB), an organization that aims to develop youth leadership at the global level. YBB is committed to creating youth who are competitive, innovative, and have a real contribution to the world’s social and economic development.
With the end of the Istanbul Youth Summit 2025, the spirit of collaboration and innovation that has been formed is expected to continue to grow. This event proves that youth are not only “leaders of tomorrow”, but also “changemakers” who are able to create real change in the world.
