The Japan-America Society of Oregon annually recognizes individuals and companies who have in some outstanding way exemplified JASO's mission to promote cultural and business exchange with Japan and to enhance mutual understanding between the U.S. and Japan throughout Oregon and SW Washington.
CITIZEN OF THE WORLD AWARD
Given in recognition of their many contributions towards promoting U.S.-Japan relations and their enduring support
of the Japan-America Society of Oregon.
Consul-General Akio Egawa (2008)
Senator Daniel Inouye (2007)
Shigeo Ogawa (2006)
Consul-General Tadashi Nagai (2004)
Sho Dozono (2003)
Isao Iwashita (2001)
Ed Kawasaki (2000)
Consul-General Gunkatsu Kano (1999)
George Azumano (1998)
Zenji Motomura (1997)
Governor Victor Atiyeh (1997)
Senator Mark Hatfield (1996)
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Given in recognition of their long-term commitment
to the Japanese market.
Port of Portland (2006)
Northwest Airlines (2005)
Azumano Travel (2001)
Delta Air Lines (2000)
Vanport Manufacturing, Inc. (1998)
JAPANESE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Given in recognition of their commitment to the people of Oregon and SW Washington and their strong support of the Japan-America Society of Oregon.
TCI America (2006)
Itogumi U.S.A. Corp. (2005)
Mitsubishi International Corporation (2001)
NEC America, Inc. (2000)
Shokookai of Portland (1998)
LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Given in recognition of their ongoing support and endevors to promote US-Japan relations and dedication to the Japan-America Society of Oregon.
Isao Iwashita (2005)
Donald Jenkins (2004)
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Given in recognition of their generosity of spirit and time on behalf of the Japan-America Society of Oregon.
Yoko Gulde (2008)
Lynn Moyers (2007)
Al and Patsy Abe (2006)
Phyllis Redman (2005)
Charlie Allcock (2003)
Tamio Fukuyama (2001)
Paul Taylor (2000)
Scott Guptill (1998)
Carl Kato (1998)
