Every year, JRC awards both Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize to the rolling stocks which were placed in service during the previous year. Followings are their objectives and selection method.

Blue Ribbon Prize (Established in 1958)

This prize is awarded to the best rolling stock, which the Selection Committee considers to be the best rolling stock in the corresponding year, took into account the result of the vote from regular and family members.

Laurel Prize (Established in 1961)

This prize is awarded to the excellent rolling stock, which the Selection Committee considers being superior next to the Blue Ribbon Prize in the corresponding year, took into account the result of the vote from regular and family members.

 

Selection Committee for Blue Ribbon Prize and Laurel Prize

The committee consists of about ten senior JRC members who have through knowledge on railroad rolling stocks. They determine nominees for both prizes to which next selection step follows.

Recipients since 1958

List of Recipients (Sorry, list and before 2014 were Japanese)
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‎2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015	2014	2013	2012	2011
2010	2009	2008	2007	2006	2005	2004	2003	2002	2001
2000	1999	1998	1997	1996	1995	1994	1993	1992	1991
1990	1989	1988	1987	1986	1985	1984	1983	1982	1981
1980	1979	1978	1977	1976	1975	1974	1973	1972	1971
1970	1969	1968	1967	1966	1965	1964	1963	1962	1961
1960	1959	1958	–	–	–	–	–	–	–