"Veuve Clicquot Business Women Award" was held on Thursday, September 12th at T-LOTUS M.

This award held twice this year in Japan, has done the selection with a unique prospective respecting Madame Clicquot, the first very rare businesswoman in modern times, also called as 'La Grandam (a great woman)'.

Two winners were announced at the award ceremony.

"Madame Clicquot" has contributed to the development of the Veuve Clicquot by its unique identity and creativity. The "Businesswoman Award" is given to a woman who embodies her, which has been given to Ms. Kanoko Oishi, the representative director of Mediva Corporation. She has reformed the entire healthcare industry from a multifaceted perspective as prevention, treatment and nursing care, and by expanding medical and nursing care services to the overseas. She is also involved in the rehabilitation of hospitals damaged by the earthquake and other disasters.

The "New Generation Awards" is given to woman who is expected to play an active role in the future, which embodies Madame Clicquot’s audacity, bravery and business novelty. This award was given to Ms. Miku Hirano, the CEO of Cinnamon Corporation. She is engaged in consulting development, with the theme of "Increasing the efficiency of white-collar work".