Stellate Manga Awards 2026 - Rules & Guidelines

1. Empowering Creators Through Recognition & Rewards

   The Stellate Manga Awards is an annual event running from May 1st to November 30th.
   No submissions or votes will be accepted outside this period.

2. Empowering Creators Through Recognition & Rewards
   • Only published mangas on our platform are eligible for submission.
   • Each participant may submit a maximum of 10 mangas per year.
   • Submission Deadline: All submissions must be completed before October 31th to qualify for voting.
   • Once submitted, mangas cannot be withdrawn or replaced.
3. Voting Rules
   • Every user receives 1 free vote per manga as a base participation right.
   • Users can purchase additional votes via Voting Packs.
   • There is no limit to how many votes a user can cast for their favorite manga.
   • Votes are non-refundable once cast.
4. Voting Packs & Exclusive Rewards

   To encourage participation, users can buy Voting Packs, which provide votes and unlock exclusive rewards.

   Voting Pack Tiers

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   Pack Name	Votes Count	Price	Exclusive Rewards
   Bronze Pack	10	$2	Profile Frame
   Silver Pack	50	$8	Digital Artwork
   Gold Pack	200	$25	Signed Manga Book
   Platinum Pack	1000	$99	Artist Interview

   • Voting Packs do not expire until the Stellate Manga Awards ends.
   • Users can gift Voting Packs to other participants.
5. Expert Voting System
   • A panel of 3 to 5 expert judges will provide additional voting influence.
   • Expert votes count as 100x a normal vote.
   • Judges are appointed by the platform and evaluate submissions based on art, story, creativity, and impact.
6. Determining the Winners
   • Winners are determined by the total vote count (public + expert votes).
   • In case of a tie, the expert panel will cast a final deciding vote.
   • The Top 3 mangas receive official platform recognition and rewards.
7. Grand Prize & Recognition

   🏆 Stellate Manga Awards Winner Rewards
   🥇 1st Place: $5,000 + Featured Manga Promotion
   🥈 2nd Place: $2,000 + Featured Manga Promotion
   🥉 3rd Place: $1,000 + Special Mention
   🎖️ All Finalists:

   • Digital trophies & recognition badges
   • Feature in the official Stellate Manga Awards Hall of Fame
8. Code of Conduct & Fair Play
   • Vote manipulation (e.g., bot votes, fake accounts) will result in disqualification.
   • Users must respect the voting process and other participants.
   • The Stellate Manga Awards committee reserves the right to disqualify any manga that violates platform guidelines.
9. Contact & Support

   📩 For inquiries, contact: awards@stellate9.com
   📢 All updates & announcements will be posted on the official event page.