HUMANEED Wins Double Awards at Hitosuzumi Award 2026 for Heatstroke Prevention
Mika Hiraoka, representative of HUMANEED, won the Grand Prize and Top Runner Award at Hitosuzumi Award 2026 for developing and promoting the practical WORK COOL KIT for heatstroke prevention.
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HUMANEED representative Mika Hiraoka has won two prestigious awards at the Hitosuzumi Award 2026, held on May 15, 2026: the Grand Prize in the Heatstroke Countermeasures Advisor Category, and the Top Runner Award, voted by over 25,000 advisors. The awards recognize her development and promotional activities for the WORK COOL KIT, a portable heatstroke countermeasure kit. Designed with the concept that heatstroke countermeasures should be an everyday culture, the kit utilizes accessible and affordable commercial products from 100-yen shops and drugstores. It includes carefully selected items like instant cooling packs, oral rehydration solutions, and a laminated first-aid flow chart. This allows anyone to easily prepare and respond effectively to heatstroke. The kit has been highly evaluated for its practicality across various settings, including workplaces, schools, and events, enabling low-cost, continuous safety operations.
FAQ
Who won the award at the Hito Suzumi Award 2026?
Mika Hiraoka, Representative of HUMANEED.
What awards did she receive?
She won the Grand Prize and the Top Runner Award in the Heatstroke Prevention Advisor category.
What initiative was awarded?
The development and educational activities for the portable heatstroke prevention kit 'WORK COOL KIT'.
What are the features of the 'WORK COOL KIT'?
It utilizes affordable, everyday items from 100-yen shops and drugstores, making it low-cost and accessible.
When was the Hito Suzumi Award 2026 held?
It was held on May 15, 2026.