| Event | Dates | Results | Themes | Participating circles | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National QC Circle Convention (Fukuoka) | February 19–20, 2009 | Achievement Award | Centralization and sharing of model development data | Sideswipe Team | Impact Resistance Development Department |
| - | Zero minor stoppages in crankshaft forging and transport | New Star Circle | Powertrain Production Department No. 3 | ||
| Elimination of accumulated dust in dust-collection duct | Mild Circle | Engineering Technology Department No. 2 | |||
| National QC Circle Convention (Okinawa) | December 11–12, 2008 | Achievement Award | Anticipating development needs and advancing roughness control technology-striving for the ideal crankshaft | Rabbit Circle | Prototype Department |
| Activities to eliminate minor stoppages caused by abnormalities in engine-jig pallets | Light Circle | Powertrain Production Department No. 2 | |||
| - | Flexible production of diamond chips, one-chuck processing using wire carts | Youth Circle | Powertrain Technology Department | ||
| General Presentation Convention of Hiroshima-region QC Circles | November 14, 2008 | Regional Manager' s Award | Activities to eliminate minor stoppages caused by abnormalities in engine-jig pallets | Light Circle | Powertrain Production Department No. 2 |
| Fukuyama Mayor' s Award | |||||
| All-Japan Select QC Circle Convention | November 11, 2008 | General Manager' s Award | Rapidly-changing manufacturing techniques- passing useful skills and knowledge to the next generation | Diamond Circle | Prototype Department |
| Yamaguchi-region QC Circle Block Convention (West) | November 7, 2008 | - | Measures against circular chips in OP110 FN tape case line | Fukunaga Circle | Powertrain Production Department No. 4 |
| QC Circle (Kaoru Ishikawa Prize) | September 19, 2008 | QC Circle (Kaoru Ishikawa Prize), FY2008 H1 | Elimination of ID abnormalities in undercoating line | Singles Circle | Vehicle Production Department No. 2 |
| Hiroshima-region Improvement Presentation Convention | September 19, 2008 | Regional Manager' s Award | Anticipating development needs and advancing roughness control technology- toward the ideal crankshaft | Rabbit Circle | Prototype Department |
| Hiroshima Mayor' s Award | |||||
| Regional Director' s Award | Flexible production of diamond chips, one-chuck processing through wire cutting | Youth Circle | Powertrain Technology Department | ||
| Chugoku & Shikoku Regional Select QC Circle Presentation Conference | July 11, 2008 | Regional Manager' s Outstanding Achievement Award | Rapidly-changing manufacturing techniques-passing useful skills and knowledge to the next generation | Diamond Circle | Prototype Department |
| Regional Manager' s Gold Award | "Go for it, 7-member team!" For two years, the members thought for themselves, voiced their opinions, grappled with issues, and grew in the process. | Champion Circle | Powertrain Production Department No. 2 |
