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Nominations Sought for JAST Community Service Awards 2010

The Japan-America Society of Tennessee invites nominations for its annual Community Service Awards. Deadline for nominations is September 1, 2010.

These awards recognize the accomplishments of outstanding industry and community leaders whose efforts have made substantial and enduring contributions to Japan-Tennessee relations, effectively improving public life and the well being of our mutual society.

Nominations are accepted this year in three categories: the Chrysanthemum, Iris, and Sakura Awards.

Any person or group may make a nomination. A $25 nomination fee(waived for JAST members), payable by check to Japan-America Society of Tennessee, should accompany each completed nomination. Nominations and fees are due September 1, 2010.

Award recipients from a prior year are eligible for nomination. Last year's Chrysanthemum honorees included Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LaVergne, Nissan North America, and JTEKT Automotive Tennessee of Morristown; the Iris Award lauded Dr. Sachiko Matsushita, Japan Outreach Initative Coordinator at the University of Memphis from 2007-2009; and the Sakura Award commended Kanzi Takayama of Goh America Corporation.

To learn more about making a nomination and download an application form click on the following link:

• JAST Community Service Awards Criteria, Guidelines and Application Form 2010