The Art Miki National Leadership Award is given every two years to an individual who has shown leadership and who has made outstanding contributions to strengthen the Japanese Canadian community at both the local and the national levels. It is a lasting acknowledgement to the pivotal role played by Dr. Miki in the Redress Settlement of 1988 with the Government of Canada as well as his continued advocacy for human rights for all Canadians. The Award – formerly known as the NAJC National Award – is the highest award given by this organization. There is no process application and the recipient is determined by the National Executive Board.
For leadership at local and national level
Art Miki National Leadership Award
(formerly the NAJC National Award) For leadership at local and national level
2017: Bryce Kanbara
2015: Maryka Omatsu
2013: Mary & Tosh Kitagawa
2010: Ann Sunahara (exception made)
2009: Keiko Miki
2007: Tony Tamayose
2005: Jesse Nishihata
2003: Gordon Hirabayashi
2001: Joy Kogawa
1999: Henry Shimizu
1997: Roy Inouye
1995: Audrey Kobayashi
1993: Harold Hirose
1991: Roger Obata
1989: Art Miki