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17th JTA Toilet Award Submission Open

The Japan Toilet Association, located in Bunkyo City, Tokyo, led by Chairman Kohei Yamamoto, is excited to announce the open call for submissions for the 17th JTA Toilet Award. This program, which began in 2009 as the 'Good Toilet Selection', has undergone a thorough review of its judging criteria and will now be referred to as the 'JTA Toilet Award' starting in 2023.

The primary goal of the JTA Toilet Award is to create and maintain an optimal toilet environment that everyone can comfortably use, anytime and anywhere. This prestigious award recognizes individuals and organizations that are actively implementing and proposing notable initiatives aimed at achieving this goal. We encourage submissions that stand as exemplary models for toilet environment improvement.

Categories for Submission

Participants are invited to submit entries in the following categories:

• - A) Architectural Works: Architectural and interior design products (must be completed).
• - B) Technology, Research, and Development: Innovations, research papers, and products (including authorship, visuals, and other devices).
• - C) Maintenance and Management: Proposals focused on maintenance, management, and cleanliness.
• - D) Social Activities: Efforts in awareness-raising, education, disaster support, volunteer work, civic activities, and other comprehensive activities.

Eligibility Criteria

• - There are no restrictions on age, membership, or geographical location. Entries are also accepted in English.
• - Participation is free of charge.

Application Process and Selection Schedule

To participate, please follow these timelines:
1. Application Deadline: Submit your application by September 12 (Friday) through the designated email form.
2. Submission of Works (Phase 1): By September 29 (Monday), email an A4 format manuscript data for the preliminary review.
3. Submission of Works (Phase 2): By October 31 (Friday), send the A1 panel via courier for display purposes.
4. Results Announcement: The results will be revealed on November 10 (Monday) at the 41st National Toilet Symposium.

Details regarding the application process can be found on the Japan Toilet Association's website or in the submission guidelines.

Judging Committee

The judging panel will be led by:

• - Chair: Kazunori Nakano, Professor at Nihon University, specializing in Environmental Engineering.
• - Vice-Chair: Natsuko Nagasawa, Professor at Ochanomizu University, specializing in Architectural Planning and Environmental Psychology.

Additional judges will be selected from relevant fields as detailed in the submission guidelines.

Judging Criteria and Announcement

• - The selection process will involve specialists who evaluate the submissions according to category.
• - The 'JTA Toilet Award' winners will be selected across categories, with the potential for a special recognition award called the 'JTA Grand Prize'. Other honors, including Encouragement Awards and Student Awards (for students only), will also be given.
• - The results will be announced during the networking session at the National Toilet Symposium and later published on the Japan Toilet Association website.

Additional Information

As we look forward to receiving innovative proposals and projects, we encourage participants to check the official guidelines available in PDF format on our website.

For inquiries related to this announcement, please contact:

• - Japan Toilet Association JTA Toilet Award Executive Committee
• - Contact Persons: Miki Takahashi, Sachiko Asai
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Website: 2025 17th JTA Toilet Award Submission