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.