Hey, FoLCs!

The time is upon us - Kerth nomination season is here!

Below, find the reader's digest version of the nomination season, with all the pertinent details you'll need. We'll link below to places you can find all the details you could ask for!


WHEN: Nomination period runs from Sunday, March 8th 0:00 UTC to Sunday, March 22nd 23:59 UTC.

WHERE: Here is the 2026 Official Nomination Form.


Important Rules/Guidelines:
  • Be sure to include the TITLE of the fic AND the AUTHOR, as titles can be the same or similar. We recommend just copying and pasting it from the eligibles list to save yourself time and effort (and to avoid typos).
  • You do NOT need to fill out every category to submit a ballot, but you should check to be sure that your ballot is complete for all the categories you do want to nominate in before submitting your form.
  • This is an open submission form, meaning that you write in the box rather than choose from a list. The form accepts up to five nominations per category.
  • Please remember that nominating and voting can only be done by FoLCs. Family, friends, and work colleagues cannot nominate or vote (unless they’re a FoLC too!).
  • It doesn’t matter if you’re a new or old FoLC or somewhere in between: WE NEED YOUR VOICE!!
  • You will receive an e-mail confirmation with your list of nominated stories after a successful submission.



Handy links:
Here is the official kickoff post, which includes all the 2026 categories along with their descriptions: Official Kickoff Post (Committee, Schedule, Categories)

Here are ALL the eligible stories: Eligible Stories List

Here are the CHALLENGE-eligible stories: List of Eligible Stories for Best Challenge Response

Here is ALL the eligible fanart: Eligible Fanart List


Now, we know you might have some questions like...
“How do I know what fits in what category?”
“I’m overwhelmed! Where do I start?”
“I’m new here and…I’m lost. Please help!”
If you have any questions at all, head on over to the Kerth FAQ!

Or start up a conversation in Discord or a post on the MBs! Odds are at least one other FoLC has the same question!


You have two weeks for nominations.
MAKE THEM COUNT!
Read as much as you can and then get those favorite stories nominated by March 22nd!

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Have a question? Ask it here! Or you can PM any of the K-Com members or reach out on Discord too! You can also send an email to us here: Kcom@kerthawards.com

The Kerth Committee
(KSaraSara, Darth Michael, lovetvfan, and JadedEvie)

Last edited by bakasi; 03/11/26 03:11 PM. Reason: fixed link
Looking forward to this summer's Location Challenge! Looks like stories are due around August 1st, and then polls open for voting!

And don't forget about the 2026 fundraiser! Head over to the Fundraising page to donate or consider adding a story to the Keepsake Collection fundraising drive!