CEO Yoshihiro Hidaka Receives Lifetime Achievement Award | Hidaka USA
September 2025
We are immensely proud to announce that our President & CEO, Yoshihiro Hidaka, has been honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Ohio Asian Awards ceremony on September 13th.
A Recognition of Lasting Impact
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals whose careers reflect sustained leadership, community involvement, and a lasting impact on advancing the Asian American community. Mr. Hidaka's recognition speaks to decades of dedicated service that extends far beyond business success.
Cultural Ambassador and Community Leader
Mr. Hidaka's role as a cultural ambassador has strengthened the bridge between Japanese cultural traditions and today's America. Through his leadership at Hidaka USA, Inc., he has demonstrated how business can serve as a powerful platform for community engagement and cross-cultural understanding.
His professional success as a corporate citizen of Central Ohio and his view of business as a platform for community engagement continue to inspire Asian businesses in the region. This philosophy has been central to our company's approach to doing business—not just as a commercial enterprise, but as an active contributor to the communities we serve.
About the Ohio Asian Awards
The Ohio Asian Awards recognize "outstanding leaders in business, non-profit, and government sectors for their contribution to the vitality and success of the Asian American Community in Ohio." Convened by the Asian American Commerce Group, this year's ceremony honored twenty exceptional individuals making a difference across various sectors.
We also extend our congratulations to Noriko Mills, who received the Award for Inclusive Leadership at the same ceremony, recognizing her outstanding work in championing supplier diversity and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Our Commitment Continues
This recognition reinforces our commitment to being more than just a business—we strive to be a bridge between cultures, a supporter of our community, and an inspiration for others in the Asian American business community. Mr. Hidaka's vision of using business as a platform for positive community impact will continue to guide our company's mission.
We are honored to see Mr. Hidaka's lifelong dedication to leadership and community service recognized at this prestigious level, and we look forward to continuing this legacy of service and cultural connection.
For more information about the Ohio Asian Awards and this year's honorees, visit the Japanese American Society of Central Ohio website.
