March 11, 2025 The 34th Central Emergency Communications Council (CECC) Awards

　The CECC, chaired by YUMOTO Hironobu, Director-General of the Telecommunications Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, will grant one organization and one individual the 34th CECC Awards for their significant contributions to securing communications in times of disaster.

1. Overview

　To ensure smooth emergency communications, the CECC recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to the implementation of emergency communications and the operation of emergency communications councils.
　This year, the CECC will recognize two recipients: one organization for its significant contribution to securing communications during disasters and one individual for their outstanding contribution to the activities of emergency communications councils.

2. Recipients

　This year’s award recipients are as follows:

< An organization which has contributed to securing a means of communication during emergencies, including the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in 2024) >
　・Hokuriku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (TEC-FORCE Information and Communication Team)

< An individual who has contributed to securing a means of communication during emergencies and to the activities of the emergency communications councils >
　・YOSHIMOTO Kiichi (Former Director, Electricity and Telecommunication Office, Engineering Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)

In no particular order, honorifics omitted

Note: Award recipients are selected from individuals and organizations recognized for their contributions to emergency communications, including annual disaster prevention efforts and long-term support for emergency communications councils. The selection is based on recommendations from council members and finalized by the awards committee.

3. How to obtain materials

　The press materials will be available for inspection and distribution at the Secretariat of the CECC (10th floor, Chuo Godo Chosha Building No. 2).

4. Reference: 34th CECC Awards Ceremony (held online)

　Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.