| Following a round of pre-selection by technical experts of the partner companies, a jury composed of permanent and expert members will evaluate and select the awardees. Chairman: | |
 | Prof. Dr. Masuo Aizawa Counselor to the President, Japan Science and Technology Agency Professor Emeritus and Former President, Tokyo Institute of Technology Message from the Chairman Permanent Members (in alphabetical order): |
 | Prof. Dr. Akira Fujishima Distinguished Professor, Former President, Tokyo University of Science |
 | Prof. Dr. Makoto Gonokami President, The University of Tokyo |
 | Prof. Dr. Teruo Kishi Professor Emeritus, The University of Tokyo |
 | Prof. Dr. Juichi Yamagiwa President, Kyoto University |
Expert members consist of around ten renowned and experienced scientists and change annually. Jury 2018 Jury 2017 Jury 2016 Jury 2015 Jury 2014 Jury 2013 Jury 2012 Jury 2010 Jury 2009 Jury 2008 | |
