Schedule
AI Character Awards 2026 selection schedule is as follows.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Feb 2026 onward | Research phase, candidate list construction |
| Oct 2026 | First selection meeting — narrow each category to at most five candidates |
| Nov 2026 | Second selection meeting — final selection by deliberation across the five axes |
| Dec 12, 2026 (Sat) | Award Ceremony — public announcement and ceremony |
| Dec 2026 onward | Issuance of badges and certificates |
After the Ceremony
- Recipient profile pages are published on the association site
- Press releases and citation documents are made available
- Recipients receive both digital badges and certificates
For 2027 and Beyond
We plan to operate the awards annually. Schedules for the 2027 edition and beyond will be announced separately.