JCIE USA is proud to announce that our Executive Director, Kazuyo Kato, received the 2025 John & Hiroko Malott Leadership Award on October 11 at the 39^th US-Japan Capital Gala hosted by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC. The award is presented annually to recognize individuals and groups that are working to develop and mentor the next generation of leaders in the US-Japan relationship. Kazuyo was awarded the individual award along with the JET Alumni Association of Washington DC (JETAADC), which received the group award.