Japan's first "Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award" was held at Chateau Joel Robuchon on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

In 1972 the first Veuve Clicquot Business Woman award was held to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Maison’s foundation.

Veuve Clicquot continues to work with the same innovative spirit that Madame Clicquot pioneered as a business woman.

Her business acumen afforded her the nickname "La Grand Dame (The Great Lady in French)".

This award has been held in more than 27 countries worldwide.

At the award ceremony, two winners were announced.

As a pioneer of female entrepreneurs in modern times, the "Business Woman Award" is given to women who embody Madam Clicquot and have contributed to the development of Veuve Clicqout Maison with flare and creativity.

Ms. Yuko Hasegawa, an Art Curator, was presented with the “Business Woman Award.”

The "New Generation Award" was presented to Ms. Tamako Mitarai.

This award is given to women who embody Madam Clicquot's boldness, courageousness, innovation in business and expected future activities.

Ms. Mitarai launched Kesennuma Knitting which is a business utilizing the skills of many individuals affected by the Great North Eastern Japan earthquake in 2011.