Global Direction Awards Invites ACG Creators and Industries Worldwide to Shape the Future Through Design

The Global Direction Awards (GDA) proudly invites creators, studios, developers, educators, and innovators from the global ACG community—Anime, Comics, and Games—to submit their groundbreaking work to the 2026 awards program. As ACG continues to expand beyond entertainment into education, healthcare, storytelling, immersive technology, and digital culture, GDA offers an international platform to recognize visionary projects that influence society and inspire the next generation.

ACG is no longer limited to traditional animation, manga, or gaming. Today, it represents a vibrant ecosystem of digital creators, virtual communities, character designers, indie developers, immersive storytellers, and AI-driven creative pioneers. The Global Direction Awards celebrate this evolution by honoring projects that combine creativity with social impact, design innovation, and human-centered thinking.

Featured 2026 Awards and Deadlines

Design Thinking Award — Submission Deadline: 20 March

Design for Care Award — Submission Deadline: 20 April

Young Vision Award — Submission Deadline: 20 June

Human-Centred AI Award — Submission Deadline: 20 June

ACG professionals are uniquely positioned to compete across these categories. From narrative-driven games that address mental health, to character design that promotes cultural diversity, to AI-assisted animation workflows and educational comics that make complex knowledge accessible—ACG creators demonstrate how storytelling and interactive media can transform real-world challenges into meaningful experiences.

Winning or being shortlisted in the Global Direction Awards provides powerful benefits for ACG creators and organizations:

International recognitionand credibility within design, technology, and creative industries

Cross-industry exposure, connecting ACG innovators with educators, healthcare leaders, NGOs, and technology companies

Opportunities for collaboration with global partners seeking immersive storytelling and design solutions

Expanded professional networks and media visibility through GDA’s international promotion channels

In addition, all award winners receive one year of free access to the GDA Shop (https://www.gda-awards.com/shop)). This exclusive benefit allows creators and organizations to showcase, sell, or promote their projects, products, and services directly to a global audience—boosting visibility, building communities, and creating new revenue opportunities.

The Global Direction Awards encourage ACG professionals—from independent creators and studios to educational institutions and technology innovators—to submit projects that demonstrate imagination, empathy, and forward-thinking design. Whether your work explores virtual worlds, AI storytelling, interactive comics, or socially impactful animation, your creativity has the power to influence global culture and shape the future.

For submission details, eligibility guidelines, and updates, visit: https://www.gda-awards.com/