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HvO World Award 2020 in Tokyo, Japan

Monday, 21st September, 2020, ‘the horizon room’, Roppongi Hills Club
This year, it took more than a couple of months to come to a final decision of the Awarding 2020 in Tokyo. Due to travel restrictions imposed on international travel due to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, the original plans to hold the event in Barcelona, were changed to the prestigious Roppongi Hills Club. On the day of the ceremony, we enjoyed a beautiful sunny day with a gentle breeze blowing in the crisp air with just a hint early autumn …
連休中にも関わらず、本年度も新規エントリーを含む多くの受賞企業の皆様が当授賞式へ来場されました。 We had many guests from various prize-winning corporations including new entries for this year, as well as invited supporters living in Japan, despite being held during the middle of Silver Week, a busy 4 consecutive day holiday in Japan.
We had many guests from various prize-winning corporations including new entries for this year, as well as invited supporters living in Japan, despite being held during the middle of Silver Week, a busy 4 consecutive day holiday in Japan.
今回で5回目を迎えるHvO世界大賞授賞式では、晴れて5年連続受賞を果たされた栄えある受賞者へ、新たな「HvO World Prestige Award」の記念盾が贈呈されました。 For the first time in the history of the HvO, a special plaque of the HvO World Prestige Award’ was exclusively presented to those who have achieved the unique distinction of winning the original award for five consecutive years.
For the first time in the history of the HvO, a special plaque of the HvO World Prestige Award’ was exclusively presented to those who have achieved the unique distinction of winning the original award for five consecutive years.
開場からほどなく、来賓や受賞者各位が三々五々と会場に到着。 The festivities began with the arrival of fashionably attired guests, soon after the door opened, exactly on time…
The festivities began with the arrival of fashionably attired guests, soon after the door opened, exactly on time…
The temperature of the venue seemed to gradually raise as the guests exchanged friendly words, reuniting with friends from previous events or exchanging business card with new acquaintances.
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来訪者全員が着席し、いよいよHvO世界大賞2020授賞式が厳かに幕を開けます。 Once all the guests were seated, the curtain raised for the commencement of the Awarding…
Once all the guests were seated, the curtain raised for the commencement of the Awarding…
Dr. Taro Shirakawa, a member of the HvO Academy, gave his opening remarks on behalf of Mr. Nick Hawkins, the chairman of the Academy who unfortunately couldn’t attend due to the travel ban for COVID-19.
And then, Dr. Shirakawa presented a certificate and a trophy to each winner as they were called by name and came to the stage.
For the winner who won the award for five consecutive years since the very first event in 2016, a plaque of ‘the HvO World Prestige Award’ was presented by the HvO Academy with a special commendation.
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The special awarding was followed by other regular winners that we all are familiar with.
Some of them were only a step away to the superior award for the next year…
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Happily, we witnessed the birth of a new winner whose innovative technology has been recognized for yielding results as a high-profile product in the market.
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As we basked in the afterglow of excitement, we transition to the eagerly anticipated sumptuous full-course dinner…
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But before that, Mr. Henry Seals who graduated from Harvard University and currently holds a key position in a global enterprise, gave his toast in fluent Japanese as well as in English, instead of Mr. Conway Downing who performed this role at the past 5 events, including last year in Milan.
Picking up the cue from Henry’s enthusiastic toast, the entire hall filled with a cheerful and bright party mood…
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An elaborate and lavish French-style banquet full of seasonal delicacies was then served to all the guests. </span>
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As they fully enjoyed the feast together, each table was gradually enveloped in an even more unstrained atmosphere…
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etween courses, the guests also enjoyed lively conversations sharing information about academia, personal interests, travel, etc.…
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初対面同士でもすぐに打ち解けて、優雅な国際交流のひとときを満喫いただきました。 Even guests who met each other for the first time, hit it off right away and shared the wonderful moment of borderless conversation.
Even guests who met each other for the first time, hit it off right away and shared the wonderful moment of borderless conversation.
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普段はあまり顔を合わすこともない、業界のトップマネジメント同士の親交も深まります。 Even the top management of market-leading companies cultivated their acquaintance with one another, exploring potential opportunities.
Even the top management of market-leading companies cultivated their acquaintance with one another, exploring potential opportunities.
The party was in full swing toward the end…
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Approaching the crescendo, Mr. Mike Hayashida, the owner of YDC Tokyo and principal liaison of the HvO Academy, gave his closing remarks including some feedback to the review in the year 2020.
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As if they were reluctant to leave the venue, the participants kept exchanging permission to take commemorative photos with one another…
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Hoping for a reunion at the next occasion in 2021, the annual event dropped the final curtain under the mantle of night … See you all in Barcelona, next time around!
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HvO World Award 2019 in Milan, Italy

Sunday, 14th July, 2019 in Teatro, Four Seasons Hotel Milan
Needless to say, Milan as the venue for the HvO World Award 2019 is the heart and soul of culture and arts in Italy.
Around the area of the Four Seasons Hotel where the award ceremony took place, there are famous places like ‘Duomo di Milano’ known for its awesome Gothic facade and ‘Teatro alla Scala’ known as the top theater of Italian opera…
And ‘Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II’ known as an archetype of modern arcading, and many more historic monuments of Milan helped emphasize the distinctive Italian atmosphere.
The Four Seasons as the venue for HvO World Award 2019, too, was originally built in the 15th century for cloister. The gentle sunlight of an exquisite Italian summer afternoon brilliantly illuminates the beautiful patio that was built in authentic Spanish style.
After the award ceremony, the guests enjoyed a full-course Italian dinner prepared by ‘five-star’ hotel’s chefs, resulting in a most unique culinary experience.
To begin the formal program, the curtain was raised with the chairman of the HvO academy, Mr. Nick Hawkins’s opening speech on behalf of the commissioners and the organizers.
This year, a total of 7 products from 5 companies, including 1 newcomer were selected for the award.
The HvO Academy praised and gave trophies and certificates to each awardee for their achievements in innovation and performance as market leaders, including one who has the sole distinction of winning the award in four consecutive years.
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At the end of the ceremony, Mr. Conway Downing, a committee member of the HvO Academy gave an accustomed toast in honor of the sentiment. Cheers!! and Kampai!!
And here comes the sumptuous dinner, much awaited for by everyone.
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There was a committee member who’s clumsily trying his brand-new mobile application for language translation to communicate with a Japanese guest…
Indeed, it was a place for an international exchange with ‘state-of-the-art’ technology and science, taking place where the world’s greatest inventor, Leonard da Vinci abided for a while in the past!
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HvO World Award 2018 in Paris, France

Sunday, 15th July, 2018 in the Haute-Couture Room, Plaza Athénée Paris
July the 14th, a day before the ceremony of Hvo World Award 2018 is well-known as ‘Bastille Day’ (or so-called ‘the Paris Festival’ among Japanese people
Many spectators were gathering on the pavements of Champs-Elysees to see the brilliant parade from the early morning, late into the afternoon
As the legions of French armed forces marched in the street, led by the French President, many spectators climbed up a tall fence to catch a glimpse of them…
As night falls on the same day, the Eiffel Tower, just around the corner from our venue was outlined against the flood of lights, known as a famous firework festival in the city of Paris.
Hotel Plaza Athenee, the venue for our HvO World Award 2018, overnight into the day of the award ceremony after grandiose enthusiasm a day before…
Amazed by the the devastating beauty of interior and settings of the venue, where one of state-guest-class delegation actually had a formal banquet just a day before.
The awardees and guests took their seats at the gorgeous dinner tables on time.
As all of the HvO Academy members got up on the stage, the ceremony started solemnly.
We had a total of 9 products from 6 companies for the honor of receiving the prestigious HvO World Award 2018.
After a brief introduction of each awardee and his/her product, the names of representing awardees were called one by one to invite them onstage.
Mr. Nick Hawkins, the chairman of HvO Academy presented trophies and certificates to the awardees by himself.
One of the awardees earned multiple awards at once, despite being his very first entry this year…
The award ceremony was followed by all the other awardees visiting with and sharing memorable exchanges with guests from all over the world
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Night falls in Paris, the city of lights, with best wishes for marvelous reunion in this place again, next year…
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HvO World Award 2017 in London, UK

Sunday, 16th July, 2017 in the Loggia, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
This year, the award ceremony was held in the best season in the UK, mid July.
You can see places full of verdant and richly-blooming flowers here, there and everywhere in the city of London.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, known as a five-star accommodation for its prestige and tradition, was selected as the venue for the award ceremony as last year.
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The guests came in one after another as the door opened.
They enjoyed the opening.
Everyone felt a rising sense of anticipation and serenity as the opening approached.
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The three commissioners of the HvO Academy and also judges for the award, were then seated on stage.
Mr. Nick Hawkins, the chairman of the HvO Academy opened the ball with his speech.
He gave a warm welcome to the guests who traveled from distant destinations to attend this grand occasion.
The award ceremony then commenced followed by announcement of the winners for 2017…
The winners were prompted to come up to the stage, called by their names.
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The winners received ringing generous applause from the audience.
They also had an opportunity to take commemorative photos with the HvO commissioners on stage.
The ceremony approached a crescendo.
Everyone raised a glass as Mr. Conway Downing, a committee member of the HvO Academy gave a toast which captured the sentiment experienced by all participants.
A lavish full-course meal in the most traditional British style was served to every guest.
The participants had pleasant and productive conversations over the exquisite meal that Mandarin Oriental served with their pride.
Not just a ceremony, but it was more like a gala occasion for chosen people who have achieved success and prestige in both their professional and personal lives.
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And they often exchanged their opinions and points of view in academic discussions over the table, as well.
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The party was in full swing as the ceremony drew to a close.
To close the ceremony, everyone in the hall again praised the winners for 2017, and celebrated the success of the event with the biggest round of applause.
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Mr. Hawkins, the chairman of the HvO Academy gave his closing remarks and foresight into the future of HvO World Award.
Best wishes for a magnificent reunion with everyone next July!
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HvO World Award 2017 in London, UK

Sunday, 16th July, 2017 in the Loggia, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
The heart of London in the serenity of late autumn on the 4th of November, 2016.
The award ceremony of HvO World Award 2016 was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hype Park, a landmark in Knightsbridge.
It seemed like the hotel was already in a state of celebration.
The Ballroom, the centre of celebration and convocation for celebrities and socialites alike.
All the guests patiently awaiting the first grand opening gala at the welcoming lounge.
The award ceremony conducted in dinner theatre style commenced solemnly and gracefully.
Certificates and trophies were awarded to each winner by the HvO Academy.
Mr. Nick Hawkins as Chairman of HvO Academy presented the awards on stage.
The representatives beamed with smiles, complacent with their accomplishment.
The triumphant Corporation’s Representatives were congratulated and commended on their honourable performances and achievements.
The venue was filled with cheers and applause of warmth and enthusiasm.
Mr. Conway Downing, a committee member of the HvO Academy gave a toast in honour of the sentiment.
Guests and entrants enjoyed pleasant conversation at their tables during the interval.
During the interval everyone enjoyed the finest traditional full-course English dinner served by the Mandarin Oriental.
Mr. Downing and Mr. Hawkins congratulating each other on the success of the first HvO award ceremony.
The attendees also celebrate the red-letter day with a standing ovation as the ceremony comes to a close.
Mr Hawkins, chairman of HvO Academy, expressed his well-wishes and optimistic ambition for the future of the HvO World Award in a media session following the ceremony.
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