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Foundation News

The Foundation's deadline for Fall 2008 letters of inquiry is July 15, 2008.

The Foundation awarded Mr. Tadashi Yamamoto with its third Distinguished Service Award. link here

The Foundation presented Mr. Yohei Sasakawa with a Resolution at its Board Meeting in April 2008. link here

The Foundation announces grants awarded in April 2008. link here

2002 Award Ceremony

The Foundation held the inaugural Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award Ceremony on June 15, 2002 at the World Affairs Council of Northern California in San Francisco. Below are some photos from the event.

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Norman Masuda, Elgin Heinz and Patience Berkman
Norman Masuda, Elgin Heinz and Patience Berkman

Patience Berkman and Gary Mukai
Patience Berkman and Gary Mukai

Norman Masuda, Elgin Heinz and Patience Berkman
Norman Masuda, Elgin Heinz and Patience Berkman

Norman Masuda performed Kajadaifuu Bushi, an Okinawan Court Dance
Norman Masuda performed Kajadaifuu Bushi, an Okinawan Court Dance

Irene Nakasone performed Okinawan Kutuu
Irene Nakasone performed Okinawan Kutuu

Carol Marquis presents Elgin Heinz with his award certificate
Carol Marquis presents Elgin Heinz with his award certificate

David Janes and Elgin Heinz
David Janes and Elgin Heinz

For information regarding the Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award, click here.
To view the 2002 Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award Press Release, click here.

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