Most Outstanding High School Graduate

Honoring Excellence. Inspiring Youth.

A long-standing search and mentorship program that empowers Davao City’s most promising high school graduates through recognition, leadership training, and community impact.

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What is the Most Outstanding High School Graduate?

Now on its 58th year, the Search for the Most Outstanding High School Graduate of Davao City (MOHSG) is JCI Davao’s longest-running youth development program. More than an awards platform, MOHSG is a holistic leadership journey that recognizes excellence, builds character, and develops civic-minded leaders from among the city’s brightest senior high school graduates.

Spanning 8 months of intensive engagement—from nomination and evaluation to mentorship and community projects—MOHSG equips its scholars with life skills, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven leadership. Many alumni have gone on to become scholars, community leaders, youth advocates, and JCI members.

What began in 1966 as a recognition program has since evolved into a values-driven leadership development pipeline, cultivating the next generation of changemakers in Davao City.

Objectives of the Project

Recognize Excellence
Honor outstanding high school graduates who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, leadership skills, and community involvement.
Empower Youth
Provide young individuals with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community engagement.
Promote Positive Change
Encourage young people to develop sustainable solutions and contribute to their communities, embodying the JCI Value that “service to humanity is the best work of life.”

Recent Grand Winners

2025

Ajon Richard Sombon

Holy Cross College of Calinan
Chairman
Jerry Acido, Jr.
2024

Ishi Mae Lequin

Daniel R. Aguinaldo High School
Chairman
John Chin
2023

Mary Grace Espino

Philippine Science High School
Chairman
Engr. Sherwin Lester Dumago

Know a Young Leader Who Deserves to Shine?

Nominate them for the next MOHSG search or partner with us in shaping Davao’s future leaders.