Citizen of the Year

What is "Citizen of the Year"?

Citizen Holdings established the Citizen of the Year award (the "Citizen Award") in 1990 on the 60th anniversary of the Company's establishment. Reflecting the Company's name, the award aims to commend citizens from a broad perspective in this age where citizens are considered the main players in society. Award recipients are chosen each year from among Japanese nationals or citizens of other countries residing in Japan, in recognition of the impressions they have made on other citizens and their contributions to the development, happiness and beautification of communities.

Winners of "The Citizen of the Year Award 2008"

The late Mr. Kazuya Ito (Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Pref.; died 31 years old)

Mr. Ito strove tirelessly to make war-torn Afghanistan a greener place by assisting in support programs for local agriculture. His efforts saw him become a favorite with the locals.
Kazuya Ito

The Kawasaki Owner-driven Taxi Co-operative Association (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Pref.)

For thirty years, the drivers of the Kawasaki Owner-driven Taxi Co-op have voluntarily taken children from a local facility for people with intellectual handicaps on excursions.
The Kawasaki Owner-driven Taxi Co-operative Association

Izumi Municipal Sho Junior High School (Izumi City, Kagoshima Pref.)

Early on mid-winter mornings for half a century, all students at Sho Junior High School have helped keep official records of crane (bird) numbers.
Izumi Municipal Sho Junior High School