At the Annual General Meeting of the Surface Finishing Society of Japan held in Tokyo, Mr. Hideyuki Kanematsu, President of BEL Inc., was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award. The Surface Finishing Society of Japan is one of the leading academic societies in Japan in the fields of surface science, surface engineering, and surface treatment technologies. This award represents the culmination of many years of guidance, support, and collaboration from numerous colleagues and partners. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who have contributed along the way.