Mecenat Award 2022 Presentation Ceremony Held ~ Toppan Printing's "Possibility Art Project" Wins Grand Prize

The Corporate Mécénat Council held the "Mécénat Award 2022" presentation ceremony on Thursday, November 24, at Spiral Hall in Minato Ward, Tokyo. This award recognizes particularly outstanding corporate activities from the perspective of social innovation through art and culture. This year, six recipients were selected (one "Grand Prize" and five "Excellence Awards").

Toppan Printing receiving the Grand Prize

The Grand Prize was awarded to Toppan Printing's "Possibility Art Project." This project involves transforming "Possibility Art" works—created by artists with disabilities on the theme of "infinite potential and talent"—into digital lithographs using Toppan's technology. These works are then exhibited in company buildings and metaverse spaces. Furthermore, the project supports artists by utilizing the art in business activities and distributing the resulting art usage fees. It was recognized for adding value to the works of artists with disabilities through proprietary technology, establishing a system that simultaneously supports the independence of people with disabilities and business activities, and contributing to employee development.

Upon receiving the award, Executive Vice President and Representative Director Shinichi Okubo expressed his joy: "Each individual possesses infinite potential. Being able to help that infinite potential blossom is the greatest joy for all our employees. This award is an encouragement to all our employees and everyone involved."

The presentation ceremony featured remarks by Takashi Takashima, Chairman of the Corporate Mecenat Council, followed by presentations of award-winning activities by representatives from each company. The Excellence Award and the Mecenat Grand Prize were then conferred.

Representatives from each company introducing their award-winning activities

The Excellence Awards are as follows.

● Excellence Award
・Amazing! This Space Award: Osaka Creative Chishima Foundation
 Operation of MASK ―Visible Storage Facility―

・DX Visionary Award: Suntory Holdings / Suntory Foundation for Arts
DX Promotion at Suntory Hall and Suntory Museum of Art, centered on "Digital Suntory Hall" and "A Whole Day at the Children's Art Museum! Online"

・Tomorrow's Keith Haring Award: CMIC Holdings
Nakamura Keith Haring Museum International Children's Painting Competition

・Building Beauty, Building Culture Award: Takenaka Corporation / Gallery A Quad
Exploring Essential Beauty to Pass on to the Next Generation with the Concept of "Architecture: Enjoyment"

・Sing and Dance for the Future Award: Japan Kabaya Ohayo Holdings
Okayama Children's Future Musical "Harold!"

For the full list of winners and activity details, click here.

Corporate Mecenat Council Website:
http://www.mecenat.or.jp/ja/
 

The Six Award-Winning Companies