| January 24 |
the 1st Deming Prize Committee |
| February 20 |
due date for the application for the Deming Prize (former Deming Application Prize) and the Deming Grand Prize (former Japan Quality Medal) |
| April 16 |
due date for oversea applicant organizations to submit the Description of TQM Practices |
| June 11 |
due date for domestic applicant organizations to submit the Description of TQM Practices |
| July 21-September 30 |
on-site examination period for the Deming Prize (former Deming Application Prize) and the Deming Grand Prize (former Japan Quality Medal) |
| October 9 |
the 2nd Deming Prize Committee |
| November 14 |
The Award Ceremony, the Celebration Party |
| Date to be announced in March |
Winners' Presentations |
