| January 19 |
the 1st Deming Prize Committee |
| February 22 |
due date for the application for the Deming Application Prize |
| April 15 |
due date for oversea applicant companies to submit the Description of TQM Practices |
| June 10 |
due date for domestic applicant companies to submit the Description of TQM Practices |
| July 21-September 30 |
on-site examination period for the Deming Application Prize |
| October 5 |
the 2nd Deming Prize Committee |
| November 10 |
The Award Ceremony, the Celebration Party, and the Winners' Presentations The Deming Prize 60th commemorative event |