List of Awards & Recognition

1. Hiroshima – The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences --Nomination for Best R&B Instrumental Performance “Winds of Change (Henka No Nagare)” Track (Grammy) for awards period 1981
2. Hiroshima – Gold Sales Award (500,000 copies) of the EPIC Cassette and C.D. “Another Place” – 1985 CBS
3. Hiroshima – Eighth Annual Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week for Outstanding Achieves in the Performing Arts – City of Los Angeles – May 14, 1986 – Mayor Tom Bradley
4. Hiroshima – Gold Sales Award (500,000 copies) of the EPIC Cassette and C.D. “Go”, 1987 CBS
5. Hiroshima -- City of Los Angeles (Mayor Tom Bradley) – Eight Annual Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week for Outstanding Achievements in the Performing Arts, May 14, 1986 (Certificate)
6. June Kuramoto – Asian Pacific Women’s Network, Los Angeles – 1988 Woman Warrior Award
7. June Kuramoto – Eighth Annual Woman’s Building “Vesta Awards” (Music), October 22, 1989, Los Angeles, CA
8. Hiroshima – Japanese American Cultural and Community Center (JACCC), Los Angeles – President’s Award – 1995
9. Hiroshima – Pacific American Consortium on Education (PACE), Los Angeles – Recognition Award – 1995
10. Hiroshima – “A Chinese American Group” – Best Image
11. Hiroshima – Asian American Political Alliance (AAPA) – Best Image
12. Hiroshima -- City of Los Angeles (Mayor Richard J. Riordan) – Congratulations Honoree "Outstanding Entertainer" Award by Asian Business League of Southern California @ 11th Annual Awards Dinner– November 5, 1999
13. Hiroshima -- County of Los Angeles (Yvonne Braithwaite Burke, Supervisor, Second District) – Certificate of Appreciation – Asian Business League 1999 Honoree Outstanding Entertainer – November 5, 1999 (Certificate)
14. Hiroshima -- County of Los Angeles (Don Knabe, Chairman of the Board, Supervisor, Fourth District) – Congratulations "Outstanding Entertainer" Award by ABL - November 5, 1999 (plaque)
15. Hiroshima -- Asian Business League – Outstanding Entertainer" – November 5, 1999
16. Hiroshima -- Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund "Justice in Action", NYC, NY– February 24, 2000
17. June Kuramoto – County of Los Angeles (Don Knabe, Supervisor, Fourth District) – Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration for Outstanding Support of the County’s First Annual Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration – May 23, 2000
18. June Kuramoto – County of Los Angeles (Michael D. Antonovich) – June Kuramoto in Concert with Hiroshima & Friends, Japan America Theatre – October 13, 2001
19. Hiroshima – National Japanese American Historical Society – “Paving the Way” Japanese American Visionaries – March 15, 2002
20. Hiroshima -- LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacific, Inc.) – Leadership Award – “In recognition of your outstanding leadership, commitment and dedication to the advance of equality for Asian Pacific Americans” – Don Knabe, Supervisor, Fourth District (County of Los Angeles) - July 18, 2002, Hilton Universal City
21. June Kuramoto – LEAP 2000 Awardee – County of Los Angeles Commendation (Don Knabe, Supervisor, Fourth District) in recognition of outstanding contributions to the community as a member of Hiroshima – July 2, 2002
22. Hiroshima -- American Society of Young Musicians – All That Jazz Award – June 5, 2003, House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
23. Hiroshima --The Rafu Shimpo – 100th Anniversary – October 16, 2003, Century Plaza Hotel, Century City, CA
24. Hiroshima -- County of Los Angeles (Don Knabe, Supervisor, Fourth District) – Commendation "Rafu Shimpo Centennial Honoree – October 16, 2003
25. Hiroshima -- City of Los Angeles (James K. Hahn, Mayor) – October 16, 2003 (Certificate of Congratulations)
26. Hiroshima -- California Legislature Assembly – Certificate of Recognition – 2003 Award Recipient – The Rafu Shimpo Centennial Celebration, Los Angeles (Herb J. Wesson Jr.) Speaker of the California State Assembly – October 16, 2003
27. Hiroshima -- Asian Health Services—Celebrate 30 Years of Community Service and Activism presented to Hiroshima – April 21, 2004
28. June Kuramoto -- Certificate of Participation from The City of West Covina for 2004 Cherry Blossom Festival – May 1, 2004
29. June Kuramoto -- Certificate of Appreciation by Portola Middle School (West Contra Costa Music Program Fundraiser) – May 15, 2004
30. June Kuramoto -- City of Los Angeles – Certificate of Recognition – Entertainment – Dedication & Commitment – Los Angeles Miss Chinatown Pageant Celebrating Lunar Chinese New Year 4703 – Year of Rooster (February 25, 2005)
31. June Kuramoto – City of West Covina City Council in support of 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, May 7, 2005
32. June Kuramoto – Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for participation in the 3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, May 7, 2005
33. June Kuramoto – Certificate of Recognition for support and dedication to the Cherry Blossom Festival and our communities, Honorable Ed Chavez, California State Assembly, May 7, 2005
34. June Kuramoto – State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition of Outstanding Recognition in the West Covina Cherry Blossom Festival, May 7, 2005
35. June Kuramoto – Parade Marshal of 66th Annual Nisei Week Festival – August 13, 2006
36. June Kuramoto - Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles, Councilwoman 9th District Jan Perry in recognition of outstanding citizenship and activities enhancing community betterment – August 14, 2006
37. June Kuramoto - Certificate of Recognition from County of Los Angeles-66th Annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival, Parade Marshall)-- of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the Pacific pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County, August 15, 2006
38. June Kuramoto - Soroptimist International of Alhambra, San Gabriel & San Marino – Presented to Alhambra Public Library “The Price of Privilege” by Madeline Levine in the name of June Kuramoto – April 10, 2007
39. June Kuramoto & Hiroshima (each) – Inducted to the Hall of Fame – Dorsey High School June 2, 2007
40. Hiroshima – Commendation from City of Alhambra for Grammy Nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album “Legacy” – January 31, 2010 – January 25, 2010
41. Hiroshima – Grammy Nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album “Legacy” – January 31, 2010
42. Hiroshima – API Summit – Asian Pacific Heritage Month – May 3, 2010
43. Hiroshima - “Thousand Hearts” Japan Relief Concert presented by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A featuring Hiroshima and Quest Crew, Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA – April 23, 2011 – JETAP Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Aid Project December 2014
44. Hiroshima – Certificate of Congressional Recognition “JABA Inspiration Award” by Ted W. Lieu (Member of Congress 33rd District) April 5, 2019
45. Asia America Symphony Association & Guild to Hiroshima - 2015 Bravo Award – April 12, 2015
46. Certificate of commendation to Hiroshima from the County of Los Angeles, Supervisor Don Knabe, April 12, 2015
47. Certificate of heartfelt congratulations to Hiroshima from the Consulate General of Japan
48. Certificate of Congressional Recognition Presented to Hiroshima - JABA Inspiration Award – April 5, 2019
49. June Kuramoto - Certificate of Appreciation from City of Monterey Park for dedication and commitment to 2018 Cherry Blossom Festival, April 21, 2018
50. Hiroshima – Louisville, Kentucky Office of the Mayor Proclamation “Hiroshima Day” Celebrating their 40th Anniversary (Mayor Greg E. Fischer) April 21, 2019
51. Hiroshima – 2019 Legend Award by Asian Pacific American Center/Smithsonian May 18, 2019
52. Hiroshima – Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Houston – for superior contribution to the music industry from Michael Kubosh, Houston City Council Member – August 31, 2019

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