Japan Society of Fairfield County
Uezumi Award
The board of the Japan Society of Fairfield County is pleased to
announce the creation of the Uezumi Award to recognize an individual or
group that made a significant contribution to improved knowledge or
understanding between the United States and Japan in the Fairfield
County region in Connecticut.
The award shall consist of a plaque presented at the JSFC Oshogatsu in
January where the recipient will be JSFC's guest.
Individuals or groups should submit nominations. The closing date and address to submit nominations will be posted soon.
A committee will examine the nominations and may conduct
interviews of applicants. The committee will present its recommendations
to the JSFC board for approval.
Criterion for judgment will include:
Orientation and Commitment to promoting good US Japan relations
Value to the Fairfield County region, especially educational,
cultural, or philanthropic
Exceptional Intelligence and Creativity
Generosity of spirit
A need or value of recognition
Nominations must include the name and contact information of the
proposed recipient and should provide supporting information for the
award. This information should be relevant to the criteria listed above
and may include other information as well.
Notes:
1. We reserve the right to not make an award if no suitable recipient is
identified.
2. Alternative presentation will be considered.
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