WNA AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTION TO
THE PEACEFUL USE OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY TO WIN

JUNKO OGAWA (Japan)
Now the president of WIN-Global and a top public relations executive at the Japan Atomic Power Company, she has a distinguished record of 30 years as a professional communicator within and for the nuclear industry.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you Agneta. It is my great pleasure and honour to be invited to make a speech to you on behalf of Women In Nuclear. This is the first time that WIN, as an organisation, has been presented with an award, and it is a great honour to accept this WNA Award for Distinguished Contribution. This wonderful gift is the result of the effort by all women -- WiN members -- and their contribution to nuclear industry. Especially the efforts of the founder members including today’s presenter, Madam Rising, as well as the former three Presidents. These are -- the first President, Irene Aegerter of Switzerland, the second President, Agneta from Sweden, and the third President, Annick Carnino from France. I'm the fourth President and the luckiest, as I am the one invited to today’s milestone occasion.

Now I would like to praise ordinary members. There are now 25 different WIN groups around the world. WIN currently has approximately 2,000 members spread throughout 56 countries. As Agneta mentioned, WIN’s goal is to contribute objectively to inform the public about nuclear energy and radiation, especially women. In other words, put simply, to be a bridge. This means to be a bridge between the public and the nuclear professions. A bridge among nuclear specialties. A bridge between countries. A bridge between the present and the future, and the bridge between men and women. The role of the bridge is perfect for making the most of women’s strengths.

Speaking of support, I must express our deepest gratitude to the WNA for its support of WiN over the past six years. For example, the management of the administrations, maintenance of our website, and the issuing of WINFO. It has only been possible with their support. I would appreciate the WNA’s continued support to WiN now and in the future.

Chairman Gonzales, Director General Rich, and Madam Rising, I am very, very pleased and honoured to accept the WNA award on behalf of Women In Nuclear all around the world. Thank you very much.

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