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The G-ForSE Prize is awarded to individuals, organizations or businesses from Japan and abroad for outstanding contributions in the following three categories:
Selection Process: G-ForSE Prize Selection Commitee members
G-ForSE Prize Selection Committee profile
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Born 20 February 1936. Graduated from Rikkyo University. After being struck out in his first four at bats for the Yomiuri Giants in a famous 1958 debut, he went on to score the winning run in the following year's All-Star game. Retired as a player in 1974 to continue as the team coach, he took the team from last place to an unprecedented winning streak. From 1981 to 1992 he worked to promote professional baseball and sports in general, returning to coach the Giants again from 1993, by the popular request of fans. Retired in 1999, he is an honorary coach for the Yomiuri Giants and is still active in the sports world.
Born in 1929 in Kansas, America, he has spent over half a century in Japan studying ocean coral from a base on Miyake Island. Established Ocean Family to teach children and adults about the importance of protecting our ocean and natural environment. Received the Asahi Annual Ocean Award and the Distinguished Contact Teaching Award in 1996, and was one of 1300 individuals chosen in 1997 as a world environment protection specialist by the Foundation for Environmental Conservation in Geneva, Switzerland. Currently he works as an environmental advisor at the Miyake Mura Furiai Center's Akakokko Hall, and Bais City on Negros Island, in the Phillipines.
Successor to 5-Time Tour champion, Bernard Hinault, Greg became the first American to win the Tour de France, a fiercely traditional European event. Tragedy struck less than a year later when he was accidentally shot while hunting and he was written off as a cyclist. However he returned to win the Tour again in 1989 (the 200th anniversary of the French Revolution) and overcoming a seemingly insurmountable lead by Frenchman Laurent Fignon, to win a thrilling victory by just 8 seconds. He returned a year later to win again and secure his place in history as an unrelenting road racer, innovative cyclist and American hero.
Born in Tokyo in 1950. Affiliated with Magazine House Ltd., worked as editor for Brutus and Gulliver magazines. Established TODO Press in 1990 and the Mpata Safari Club, named after the African artist. Published the 1995 'Osumo' with cameraman Kishin Shinoyama, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Japan Sumo Federation. Has worked on television productions 'Wordsworth's Garden' and 'Metropolitan Journey' and edited publications such as 'Nakata Goroku' and 'Sugashikao 1095'. Established the world's first Environmental Fashion magazine 'Sotokoto' in 1999 and currently works as Chief Editor.
Born in Tokyo in 1955. Graduated from the Liberal Arts Department, International Christian University. Aquired a Master's degree in international politics and economics from Aoyama Gakuin University. She was influenced by the principles and global perspective of Aurelio Peccei, founder of the Club of Rome. Worked in business, labor ministry research institutes and the non-profit sector until 1994. Joined the United Nations University (UNU) to help establish the United Nations University 'Zero Emission' Research Initiative, and has worked as a project manager at the UN Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) since 2003. She acts as a pipeline between government, business and local autonomies, and her duties include managing projects, researching and lecturing. She sits on several committees as a 'zero emissions' advisor and has been chosen as the environmental management producer for the 2005 World Exposition in Aichi, Japan.
Masaaki Kubo is a sports and leisure specialist, lecturing at Tokai University on areas covering sports philosophy and physical education. He is also involved in research, covering sports coaching, sports 'spaces' and sports and leisure, and is Head of post-graduate research and Acting-Chairman of the Research Committee. From 2002, Dr. Kubo has been involved in new areas of research including leisure, environment, 'space and learning' and sports archeology. He holds a Doctorate in Physical Education and is the author of 'Couchingu Joronsetsu' (An introduction to Coaching) and 'Supoutsu no Ronri' (Sport Logic): Fumaido Shuppan Publishers.
