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Japan's First Women Empowerment and Well-being Award 2025

In an exciting initiative to support women's roles in society, the Japan Women's Foundation, in collaboration with the Japan Academy of Women's Well-being, is launching the first-ever Women Empowerment and Well-being Award 2025. This event aims to recognize and encourage individuals and organizations committed to promoting gender equality and well-being for women across Japan.

Purpose of the Award

The Women Empowerment and Well-being Award seeks to increase awareness of women’s empowerment activities and acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by various stakeholders towards enhancing women’s well-being. This award is a comprehensive recognition that focuses not only on individuals but also on organizations dedicated to fostering a healthier, happier, and more equitable society for women.

Award Ceremony Details

The inaugural award ceremony and press conference will take place on August 20, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by commemorative lectures, activity reports from the foundation, and networking opportunities until 5:00 PM.

Event Schedule:

• - Date: August 20, 2025
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Registration starts at 12:30 PM)

- Award ceremony and press conference
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Lectures and networking)

• - Location: PASONA SQUARE, 17th floor, 3-1-30 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• - Map to the Venue
• - Admission: Free (registration required)

- Register Here

Award Categories and Prizes

The awards will be divided into two categories:

1. Blue Emerald Category (Women Empowerment):

• - Grand Prize (Blue Emerald Grand-prix): 1 winner (Prize: ¥300,000)
• - Activity Awards: 4 organizations (Prize: ¥100,000 each)

2. Well-being Category:

• - Well-being Person of the Year: 1 winner (Prize: ¥200,000)
• - Encouragement Award: 1 organization (Certificate and bonus prize)

Each award will receive a certificate and additional prizes to celebrate their remarkable efforts.

Special Judges

The award will be judged by a panel of esteemed individuals:

• - Yasuhide Nakamura: Chairman of the Japan WHO Association, Professor Emeritus at Osaka University
• - Yoichiro Hirano: CEO of Asteria Inc. (TSE Prime), Special Professor at Kyoto University Graduate School of Management
• - Madoka Maeno: CEO of EVOL, Visiting Professor at Musashino University’s Well-being Faculty

Hosting and Collaboration

The event is hosted by the Japan Women's Foundation and co-hosted by the Japan Academy of Women's Well-being, supported by various sponsors including Japan Biological Products Co., Liberty English Academy, SouGo Co., GBF Advisors, and many others.

About the Organizers

Japan Women's Foundation

• - Established: August 7, 2020
• - Representative: Ruriko Tsuima
• - Website: Japan Women's Foundation

Japan Academy of Women's Well-being

• - Founded: November 2017
• - Representative: Keiko Sasao
• - Website: Japan Academy of Women's Well-being

For inquiries regarding the Japan Women's Foundation, please contact:

• - Japan Women's Foundation Office: Ryuichi Ochiai
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5219-1513 (Weekdays 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

For inquiries regarding this press release, contact:

• - Public Relations: Keiko Sasao, Uchida
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 090-4929-5645 (Uchida)

Join us in celebrating the remarkable efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to the empowerment and well-being of women in Japan!