Four Professors, Institute for Chemical Research were awarded “The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology” for AY2022, to honor those who have made note- worthy contributions either to the research and development of science and technology, or to advancing the understanding of science. Prof. ONO, Prof. WAKAMIYA and Prof. KANEMITSU received Awards for Science and Technology. Assoc. Prof. HIROSE received the Young Scientists’ Award.