Kawahara Yukio Shihan was the first technical director of the Canadian Aikido Federation and had a major influence on aikido in Canada. ( Profile )

This award is meant to show appreciation to other exceptional aikidoists for their subsequent contribution to Canadian aikido while honouring Kawahara Shihan’s legacy through their service to the CAF.

As a “lifetime” recognition of a career, the award is limited to persons who are no longer active in Canadian aikido and were members of the CAF in good standing at the time of their retirement. Recipients will have consistently demonstrated good character, leadership and organizational abilities in helping to advance aikido in Canada through teaching, association service and technical ability.