| January 20 |
the 1st Deming Prize Committee |
| February 20 |
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 6 |
the 2nd Deming Prize Committee |
| November 11 |
The Award ceremony and the Celebration Party |
| November 12 |
Winners' Presentations (as part of the Quality Forum) |
