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The OpenArt x Fanvue AI Personality of the Year Awards
A global creator challenge celebrating the next generation of AI influencers, creators, and digital personalities.
OpenArt x Fanvue
AI Personality of the Year Awards
Join the revolution
Build a virtual influencer

Co-organiser

Co-organiser

Community Partners

Community Partners

Community Partners

Timeline

A 4-week global challenge running from March 23 to April 19, with weekly winners announced during the competition, final judging in late April.
1
Mar 23
Challenge Starts
2
Mar 30 - Apr 13
Announce Weekly Winners
3
Apr 19
Challenge Ends
4
May
Winners Announced
Ambassadors
A line‑up of top AI personalities leads the programme today — and offers a glimpse of where you could be tomorrow. Enter the challenge and put your AI persona on the path to stand alongside them.
Where Ideas Ignite and Brands Soar
Where Ideas Ignite and Brands Soar
Where Ideas Ignite and Brands Soar
Unleashing Creativity, Delivering Excellent
Unleashing Creativity, Delivering Excellent
Unleashing Creativity, Delivering Excellent
Unleashing Creativity, Delivering Excellent
Unleashing Creativity, Delivering Excellent
Creative Minds, Limitless Possibilities
Transforming Ideas into Iconic Brands
Unleashing Creativity, Delivering Excellent

judges

An expert judging panel scores every entry on quality, inspiration, brand appeal, and social clout using a points‑based system, giving each contestant a clear overall score.
Coco Mao
Co-founder and CEO of OpenArt
Joel Morris
Founder & Co-CEO of Fanvue
Matty Shimura
Head of Chroma Awards at Elevanlabs
Gil Rief
13-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and producer
Andrew Bloch
Co-founder of Frank PR
Sergi Cerrato
Co-founder of MCR Agency
Diana Núñez Morales
Co-founder of Clueless, creator of Aitana
Topher
Creator of Solomon Ray
Cameron Wilson
Creator of Shudu
Kevin Van Witt
Creator of The Monster Library

Five tracks

Five distinct AI personality tracks ensuring every type of virtual persona has a place to shine.

AI Entertainer

AI personalities who entertain through music and movement - from original tracks and covers to viral dance routines and idol-style performance content.

AI Lifestyle Influencer

AI personalities built around everyday life — fashion, routines, aesthetics and vlog‑style stories that define their world.

AI Comedian

AI personalities whose core is humour — character‑driven skits, satire, memes and commentary with a distinctive comedic voice.

AI Fitness

AI personalities focused on performance — workouts, wellbeing, sports and e‑sports‑inspired training and motivation.

AI Anime, Cartoon or Fantasy

AI personalities in stylised forms — anime, cartoon or fantasy characters with their own distinct personality, lore and universe.

$90,000

Prize & awards

Titles, a $90k+ prize pool and long‑term opportunities designed to turn standout AI personalities into franchises.

Grand Prize

01

Additional Creator Perks & Opportunities:
- Opportunity to be featured in OpenArt AI TV Show / AI Film
- 12-month OpenArt Wonder subscription
- Winner Badge and priority placement on the Fanvue platform
- Early access to Fanvue new features
- Enrollment into OpenArt and Fanvue's affiliate programs

Al Personality of the Year x1

($6k Cash, $2k Paid Promo)

Track Prizes
(Top 3 in each track)

02

Additional Creator Perks & Opprtunities (for select track winners):
- Opportunity to be featured in OpenArt AI TV Show / AI Film
- OpenArt Wonder/Infinite subscriptions
- Winner Badge on the Fanvue platform
- Early access to Fanvue new features
- Enrollment into OpenArt and Fanvue's affiliate programs

Gold x5

($5k Cash, $1k Paid Promo Each)

Silver x5

($3k Cash)

Bronze x5

($1k Cash)

Fan Prizes

03

Additional Creator Perks & Opportunities for
Audience Choice Award only:
- 12-month OpenArt Infinite subscription
- Winner Badge on the Fanvue platform
- Early access to Fanvue new features

Most Viral Video x1

( $1k Cash Prize Each)

Audience Choice Award x1

($1k Cash Prize Each)

Weekly Prizes

04

- 5 winners will be selected each week
- 3-month OpenArt Infinite subscription
- Shoutout from both OpenArt & Fanvue

Weekly Prize Winner x 20

( $200 Cash Prize Each)

How to participate

Time for your AI personality to take the stage.
01
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FORM
Submit Entry
Complete the online form to enter the challenge and receive reminders and awards.
02
CREATE YOUR AI INFLUENCER ON OPENART
Create Now
Design an original AI character with a clear look, personality, niche, and voice on OpenArt.

Already have an AI influencer? Recreate the same character on OpenArt and produce new content for them.
03
BRING YOUR AI TO LIFE ONLINE
Launch a new public TikTok, Instagram, or other social account for your AI influencer, or use an existing public account you already manage.
04
Post your content
Publish at least 4 posts during the challenge

Make sure each post tags @OpenArt_AI,
@Fanvue,
#AIPersonality2026

so it counts toward your entry.

Tutorials

Learn the basics. Build your own AI personality.
AI Personality 2026 Module 1: Build It
Bring Your AI Influencer To Life With These Tips!