Attendees are asked to refrain from videotaping or recording during the event.

which introduces a variety of ikebana styles and arrangement methods and is widely used as educational material by ikebana students as well as interested groups in several countries.Haruo TakehanaHaruo Takehana has served as a Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California (JCCSC) director and officer since 2004.

Bourland has been actively involved in the Ikebana International San Diego Chapter for over 50 years.serving as its president for two years before becoming its founding advisor.just shortly after she moved to the U.

Takehana was president for 10 years and now serves as honorary president tasked with coordinating the organizations activities.the following distinguished persons will be awarded.

and broadening opportunities for businesses to interact and connect.

Bourland organized an ikebana exhibition at the Handlery Hotel in San Diego.an astronomer and the chief scientist of the worlds most powerful telescope.

They are the pinnacle of leadership in their fields.an actress known for her groundbreaking work in a number of blockbusters over four decades.

The honorees included Michelle Yeoh.They consistently demonstrated over their careers the power of community.