Japan Association of Translators: Distinguished Service Award

I recently received a Distinguished Service Award from the Japan Association of Translators (JAT).
This award was presented in celebration of JAT’s 40th anniversary and recognizes members who have made significant contributions over the years.

Since joining JAT in 2003, I’ve had the opportunity to serve on a number of committees, helping to organize seminars, conferences, and networking events, as well as supporting back-office operations. My involvement has included:

• PROJECT Osaka Organizing Committee (2009)
  
• PROJECT Tokyo 2010 Organizing Committee
  
• Kansai Activities Team (KAT)
• Tokyo Activities Committee (TAC)
• Website Content Committee
• SNS Management Committee
• IJET-25 Organizing Committee (Chair)
• JATLAW Steering Committee
• Sponsorship Committee

IJET-25, a two-day conference held in 2014 at Tokyo Big Sight, welcomed a record 500+ participants.

I’ve also given presentations at numerous JAT events across Japan, including PROJECTs in Osaka and Nagoya, IJETs in Hiroshima, Sendai, and Osaka, and sessions for JATLAW and TAC in Tokyo and online.

It’s been a privilege to contribute to a community that has played such a valuable role in my professional journey. I’m deeply grateful to JAT for this recognition and look forward to staying involved in the years ahead.