The Keio University President's Award and Koizumi Sports Encouragement Award ceremony was held from 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at the University Library (Old Building) Memorial Room on Mita Campus.
The Keio University President's Award aims to widely recognize and honor students, both within and outside of Keio, for exemplary achievements in a wide range of fields—including academia, arts, social activities, and cultural activities—separate from their regular studies and athletic activities. These achievements not only bring honor to the individuals themselves but also enhance the prestige of Keio University. Additionally, the Koizumi Sports Encouragement Award is intended to honor individuals or groups not affiliated with the Athletic Association who are of excellent character, are in good health, and have enhanced the reputation of Keio through sports.
This academic year, awards were presented to two recipients for the Keio University President's Award, two for The President's Honorable Mention, and four individuals and one group (of four members) for the Koizumi Sports Encouragement Award. At the ceremony, Vice-President Akiko Okuda gave a congratulatory address, followed by Masanori Tanoue, Director of the Student Services Center, who presented the certificates and commemorative medals.
Following the award ceremony, a commemorative photo session and a social gathering were held. The awardees celebrated each other's honors, explaining their achievements and asking each other questions. The event concluded in a consistently friendly atmosphere.
The recipients and the reasons for their awards for the 2023 academic year are as follows.
Keio University President's Award (2 recipients)
Hanae Sakano, 4th year, Faculty of Letters
Winner of the 59th All-Japan Women's Student Honinbo Championship
Daisuke Yagi, 2nd year, Faculty of Letters
1st Place, 14th International Piano Competition of Lyon
The President's Honorable Mention (2 recipients)
Arisa Ishizuchi, 3rd year, Faculty of Law
1st Place in the Argument Section and 3rd Place in the Questioning Section at the 73rd All Japan Student Legal Debate Tournament
Ayuka Murakami, 3rd year, Faculty of Law
1st Place in the Questioning Section at the 73rd All Japan Student Legal Debate Tournament
Koizumi Sports Encouragement Award (4 individuals and 1 group (4 members))
Kochi Abe, 3rd year, Faculty of Law
Runner-up in the Men's Kata Division at the KARATE1 Premier League 2023 Dublin and Winner in the U21 Men's Individual Kata Division at the 21st AKF Cadet, Junior & U21 Championships
Mizuho Kiguchi, 4th year, Faculty of Business and Commerce
1st Place in the Women's Championship, Long-Distance Competition Division at the 46th Japan Intercollegiate Orienteering Championships
Nana Nagatoshi, 4th year, Faculty of Policy Management
Winner of the 9th National Women's Rugby Football Championship
Kohei Arai, 2nd year, Master's Program, Graduate School of Science and Technology
3rd Place in the Open Division at the WFDF 2023 Asia Oceanic Ultimate & Guts Championships
Lifesaving Club Tomoharu Kurosu, 3rd year, Faculty of Economics
Yota Suzuki, 3rd year, Faculty of Policy Management
Yuu Hiraoka, 3rd year, Faculty of Policy Management
Junki Hatori, 2nd year, Master's Program, Graduate School of Science and Technology
Overall Men's Team Champions at the 14th All Japan Intercollegiate Lifesaving Pool Championships and Winners of the Men's Rescue Tube Rescue Relay at the 38th All Japan Intercollegiate Lifesaving Championships