Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014
Location: Japantown Center
1881 Post Street (at Fillmore)
San Francisco
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Background: Please join Assemblymember Phil Ting and Kimochi Inc. at the Kimochi Spirit Awards recognizing individuals for their community spirit, longevity and continual support for the Japanese community. Admission is free.
Master of Ceremonies: Robert Handa, KTVU FOX 2
2014 Kimochi Spirit Awards Honorees:
Kimochi Staff Awardee: Grace Yip, Nutrition Program
Kimochi Volunteer Awardee: Kyle Kuniyoshi
Special Nihonmachi Awardee: Rosalyn Tonai, National Japanese American Historical Society, Executive Director
Special Nihonmachi Awardee: Warren Furutani, former California State Assemblyman
Corporate Awardee: AT&T
Entertainment: J-town Jazz Ensemble featuring George Yoshida, Ayako Hosokawa Quartet, Colette Ikemi with Mark Zanini, Kimochi Singers
Special Guest Appearance: Masanori Murakami, first Japanese Major League Baseball Player and former SF Giants pitcher. A pre-reception meet & greet will take place at 11:00AM at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas.
Join Assemblymember Phil Ting at the 2014 Kimochi Inc. Spirit Awards
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