The recipients of this year's Ehime Prefecture Distinguished Service Award, the highest honour awarded by the Governor of Ehime Prefecture, have been selected. The 3 recipients are Tatewaki Hiroko (立脇紘子) of Matsuyama, Ochi Yoshinori (越智義則), and Honda Motohiro (本田元広) of Saijo. The awards ceremony will be held at the prefectural government office on the 3rd of next month.
The recipients of the Ehime Prefecture Distinguished Service Award, presented to individuals who have contributed to the development of the region, have been selected. This year's 3 recipients were recognised for outstanding achievements in regional economic development, education and welfare.
Tatewaki Hiroko (立脇紘子) of Matsuyama was recognised as a former chair who devoted many years to ballet instruction and training the next generation. At age 86, she was eligible for the award as an individual aged 85 or older. Ochi Yoshinori (越智義則) of Saijo was introduced as a former chair who contributed to improving welfare for people with disabilities through cooperation among people with disabilities and organisational strengthening. Honda Motohiro (本田元広) of Matsuyama, a former president of Ehime Bank, devoted himself to revitalising the regional economy and supporting people facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held at the prefectural government office on the 3rd of next month, when the 3 recipients will receive the awards.