About Asia Top Awards
Vision, mission and goals
Vision
To make Asia Top Awards a space that nurtures friendship and promotes international cooperation, going beyond the scope of an awards ceremony.
Mission
To honor individuals, organizations and brands in Asia that drive the economy, society and public benefit, while connecting artists, media and businesses across the region.
Goal for the 2026 season
To bring the 5th season to Ho Chi Minh City, present the image of a dynamic and hospitable city, and open long-term cooperation among artists, producers and businesses of Vietnam and Thailand.
The organizers
IMC International Media Group and the TodayTV channel are the lead co-organizers of Asia Top Awards 2026 in Vietnam, together with Together Growth Co., Ltd. IMC was founded in 2008 and works in television, content production and event organization, with TodayTV, YouTV and a network of digital platforms.
A highlight of IMC - TodayTV is the Blue Star Awards, held with Cinema World magazine over 12 seasons. Internationally, the company is the strategic partner in Vietnam of the Asian Television Awards, and co-organized the 28th edition at the Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2024, the first time that award came to Vietnam.
The awards are carried out within the Thailand - Vietnam Business and Cultural Exchange Day 2026, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Thailand, with the professional patronage of the Vietnam Cultural Industry Development Association (VCIDA).
2026 award categories
The 2026 season has 3 categories and 30 awards. Asia Top Awards brings together top-tier celebrities and renowned figures from various Asian countries, officially supported by government agencies.
Award names as listed in the awards program document.
Entertainment, Film & Performing Arts (15 awards)
- 1Asia Legendary Film & Performing Arts Luminary Award
- 2Asia Exceptional On-Screen Chemistry & Outstanding Duo Award
- 3Asia Outstanding Dramatic Performance & Global Popularity Award
- 4Asia Inspiring Actress & Cultural Soft Power Luminary Award
- 5Asia Global Entertainment Icon & Performing Arts Luminary Award
- 6Asia Cultural Ambassador & International Cultural Harmony Award
- 7Asia Contemporary Cultural Icon & Charismatic Lead Actor Award
- 8Best On-Screen Couple (Category 1)
- 9Best Series
- 10Best On-Screen Couple (Category 2)
- 11Best Horror Series
- 12Best Leading Actress
- 13Best Leading Actor
- 14Rising Actress of the Year
- 15Outstanding Tourism Promotion Series
Music, Creator & Artist Management (11 awards)
- 16Asia Exceptional Artist Management & Strategic Talent Luminary Award
- 17Asia Inspiring Personality & Positive Energy Entertainment Icon Award
- 18Global Artist: ASIA ICON OF THE YEAR / Cultural Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand-Vietnam (2026)
- 19Rising Duo Artist
- 20Outstanding Artist for Thai Cultural Preservation and Heritage
- 21Outstanding Female Host for Thai Performing Arts Preservation and Promotion
- 22Best Content Creator
- 23Outstanding Variety Show Host
- 24Outstanding Lifestyle TikTok Creator
- 25Outstanding Live Commerce Idol
- 26Outstanding Food Content Creator
Society, Culture, Fashion & Business (4 awards)
- 27Outstanding Public Service & Cybercrime Suppression Award
- 28Asia Outstanding Fashion Designer & Cultural Heritage Luminary Award
- 29Asia Humanitarian Advocacy Award 2026
- 30Outstanding Beauty Influencer
2026 awardees
Initial reference list of the 2026 awardees, as stated in the awards program document.
- 1Michelle Yim (หมีเซียะ)
Asia Lifetime Achievement Award - 2BamBam GOT7 (แบมแบม–กันต์พิมุกต์ ภูวกุล)
Asia Icon of the Year - 3Taengkwa & Nuea (แตงกวา & เหนือ)
Most Popular Girls' Love On-Screen Couple - 4Pooh & Pavel (พูห์ & พาเวล)
Best Boys' Love On-Screen Couple - 5MicMac (มิค & แมค)
Rising Duo Artist - 6Aof Surapol (อ๊อฟ–สุรพล ทองด้วง)
Outstanding Artist for Thai Cultural Preservation - 7Tukky Sudarat (ตุ๊กกี–สุดารัตน์)
Outstanding Female Host for Thai Performing Arts - 8Denis Jelilcha (เดนิส เจลีลชา คัปปุน)
Best Leading Actress - 9Nonkul Chanon (นนกุล–ชานน)
Best Leading Actor - 10Pear Pearpitch (แพร–แพรเพชร)
Rising Actress of the Year - 11Kang Sungwon (คัง ซังวอน)
Best Content Creator - 12Dangerous Queen Series
Best Girls' Love Series - 13Zhang Nan (จาง หนาน)
Outstanding Variety Show Host - 14Siranut Scott - Sai (สิรณัฐ สก๊อต)
Asia Humanitarian Advocacy Award 2026 - 15Louise Chanthalangsy (ลูอิส)
Outstanding Beauty Influencer
Register to receive an award
Categories without a named awardee are open. Call the Organizing Committee to register to receive an award.
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