Spain – Japan Business Contribution Awards 2020

In 2016, the Board of Directors of the SpCCJ decided to recognise successful business relations between Spain and Japan through awards programme, “Spain Japan Business Contribution Awards”.

In 2016, the Award was given to LaLiga, whose President Javier Tebas flew from Spain for the ceremony, to recognize LaLiga’s impressive work around Sports Business, from broadcasting and digital, to fan merchandise and travel, which influenced Japanese football business a lot.

Its second year in 2017, the Award was presented to Rakuten’s CEO, Mr. Hiroshi Mikitani for their remarkable contribution to Spain Japan commercial relationship by investing in Spain in various sectors. Rakuten is also recognised globally as the Main Global Partner and the first ever Official Innovation & Entertainment Partner of FC Barcelona since 1 July 2018.

In 2018 we presented the Award to the Spanish multi-national automotive engineering company Gestamp Autotech Japan, to recognise their outstanding performance in Japan, which includes the launch of their R&D Centre in Tokyo and also the opening of production plants in Mie prefecture in Japan. 

Last year,  the 2019 award’s ceremony took place at the  Residence of H.M. Ambassador of Spain to Japan, Jorge Toledo and the Award was presented to Fast Retailing Co, Ltd, to celebrate their rapid expansion in Spain with store openings of their signature brand UNIQLO, in various locations in Spain.

The SJBCA is an excellent night out and an opportunity to entertain your guests with a top-class evening meal, drinks, and great prizes for raffle winners.

Please join us to celebrate this year’s Awards Winners!