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2024 Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner

Monday, April 22 | 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us as we honor exemplary supporters of the U.S.-Japan relationship at our annual Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner! This year, Jun Sawada will receive the Sun & Star Legacy Award for his contributions to U.S.-Japan relations through his leadership at Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and at the Japan-U.S. Business Council.

Masahiro “Mark” Ikeno will receive the Bridges-to-Friendship Award for his contributions during his time as President and CEO of NEC Corporation of America, as well as his long-time support of U.S.-Japan relations throughout his career and currently with the U.S.-Japan Council.

Also joining us this year as our Honorary Host is the Honorable John Muns, Mayor of Plano.

The Sun & Star Legacy Award Dinner features a cocktail reception, silent auction, and an exclusive Patrons’ Reception for sponsors and dignitaries, followed by dinner and the award program.

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Schedule – Monday, April 22, 2024

6:00 – 7:30 PM | Patrons’ Reception

6:00 – 7:30 PM | Cocktails & Silent Auction

7:30 – 9:30 PM | Dinner & Program

Tickets

Members $275| General Public $300

If you cannot attend but would like to make a donation in support of the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, click here.

Venue

Omni Frisco Hotel, The Star Ballroom

11 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034 [map]

Sponsorships

Platinum $25,000 | Gold $10,000

Silver $6,500 | Bronze $4,500

Table (member) $3,000 | Table (public) $3,250

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Silent Auction online bidding is now open!

Through mobile bidding, you can bid with your smartphone – at the event, from home, or anywhere you have access to the internet.

✨Click here to access the Silent Auction✨

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