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* MEET THE GOHS *

That wraps up our Guest of Honor announcements for #AWU2026! Learn more about Sean and Neo at anthroweekendutah.org/goh

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* RENDERING NEW GOH *

Our second Guest of Honor for #AWU2026 is here! Neo (aka Tokyozilla) is a creature artist in both print and 3D. They're constantly dreaming up incredible critters, and work as a concept artist for Furality. We can't wait for you to meet them this year!

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*PIRATES DETECTED*

Wait a sec- Pirates?
Hey you landlubbers! It's finally here- the AWU 2025 Dance Competition video! Go check it out at youtu.be/GBGCj0FqBV0. Thanks once again to Chronowolf for providing the footage!

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*SIRENS BLARING*

Recruits! Application deadlines to perform as a DJ or for LollapAWUza are on the horizon! Get those applications in before its too late! Applications close tomorrow after 11:59 MDT

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* SCANNING FOR BEATS *

We're still looking for amazing DJ and performing talent for this year's dances and LollapAWUza music festival! Get those submissions in to HQ by April 17th! Applications can be found on myawu.org.

Booking links for any remaining rooms will go live in the next few days!

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* THIS IS ROOM SERVICE *

Alphas & Dealers, the results of the hotel lottery are now posted to your MyAWU accounts! Confirmation emails are going out over the next few days, please reach out to your hotel for any questions regarding your reservation.

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* A NEW GOH APPROACHES *

It's time to reveal our first Guest of Honor for #AWU2026! Please welcome voice actor Sean Chiplock! Sean has used his talents to bring many, many well-loved characters to life such as Revali, Kinger, Bubsy, and many more. Come and meet him this July!

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* REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS *

Running a convention smoothly is no joke! HQ is still in need of volunteers to assist in our kaiju battle! As a reminder, volunteering will earn you rewards, such as free registration at a future AWU! Check out the details on myawu.org.
#AWU2026

The Alpha/Dealer hotel lottery is currently only for alphas and dealers in the dealers den :)

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* DON'T HIT SNOOZE *

The Alpha/Dealer hotel lottery will be closing after Friday, 3/27. Submit your preferences before 11:59pm MDT! Announcements will be made once the lottery has been run, and the results will be posted to your MyAWU accounts.

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* BREAK TIME *

Attention Alpha pilots and Dealers, the #AWU2026 Alpha/Dealer hotel lottery is now open! Remember, you have one week to submit your room preferences, so no need to rush. Check out the details in your MyAWU account: myawu.org/hotel

DJ The Gull performs at AWU 2025

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* AUDIO DETECTED *
A deep rumble has been heard coming from within the trench, sounding like... a beat? DJ/LollapAWUza applications are now open until April 17th!
All pilots willing to embark on this mission, whether solo or squadron, submit your applications on myawu.org!

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* HOUSEKEEPING ALERT *
Attention Pilots! The Alpha/Dealer Hotel lottery will be opening this Friday, 3/20! You will have 1 week to submit your preferences in MyAWU before they're locked in and the lottery is run. Don't miss out!
Hotel info: anthroweekendutah.org/hotel

HEADS UP, RANGERS!
Our first wave of Dealer/Artist Alley acceptances has gone out! Be sure to check your emails, and our website will be updated soon!
If you haven't applied but would still like to join the waitlist, do it quickly! We'll be accepting signups through April 3rd on myawu.org.
#AWU2026

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*KAIJU GATHERING DETECTED*

Reports are coming in of a sudden increase in big kaiju! Researchers have been unable to explain these colossal creatures, or why they seem to like the month of March.

The first wave of acceptances should be going out within the next few days!

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ATTENTION MECH PILOTS
Alpha memberships are limited, and few remain! Make sure to register or upgrade soon, before we sell out!
#AWU2026

IT'S MORPHIN' TIME!
Dealers' Den and Artist Alley applications for AWU 2026 CLOSE SOON. Submit your application by tomorrow at midnight or you will automatically be placed on the waitlist!
Learn more here: anthroweekendutah.org/dealers

POWER-UP, RANGERS!
Dealers' Den and Artist Alley applications for AWU 2026 will close after 11:59pm MST on February 13th.
Make sure to submit your applications before then! All applications after this date will go on the waitlist.
More info: anthroweekendutah.org/dealers

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* ASSISTANCE INBOUND *

Pilots, have you registered yet? Early-bird ends soon! And while you're at it, HQ needs your help as volunteers to help defend against the kaijus! Volunteer applications are ready for you to fill out on myawu.org

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* DATA CORRECTION *

If you registered last night and got an email welcoming you to AWU 2025, you're not alone! Don't worry, we've fixed the typo and your registration is in fact for AWU 2026. (Unless you're a time traveller, in which case- hit us up!)

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* CALLING ALL PILOTS *

It's time! Registration for AWU 2026 is now open, along with Dealer, Panel, and Volunteer apps!
https://myawu.org/register

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* THE CRACKS HAVE WIDENED *

In T-minus 24 hours, all potential mech pilots may begin to sign up (register for) the Animal Warrior Unit (AWU)! Registration, Dealers, and Volunteer apps open at 6pm MST on 1/30/26!

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* CRACKS OBSERVED IN THE RIM. STAND BY FOR UPDATES *

Greetings, mech pilots! It's almost time to begin- Registration, Dealers, Volunteers, and Panel applications will be opening Next Friday (1/30) at 6pm MST! Read on for more details:
anthroweekendutah.org/awu_2026_upd...

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* A VOLCANO RUMBLES IN THE DISTANCE, SLEEPING KAIJU ARE WAKING *

Get ready! Opening this month: Registration, Dealer/Artist Alley apps, Panels, and Volunteers! More info to arrive in the coming days.
#AWU2026 #PawsificRim

AWU 2025 Highlights Video (Anthro Weekend Utah) YouTube video by ChronoWolf

Check out this awesome highlights video from @chronowolf.bsky.social!

youtu.be/vqiIE4dFB8A

Congratulations to the brave buccaneers who solved the riddle to complete the Alpha puzzle! Did you find the treasure? #AWU2025

We’ve been busy tallying some last-minute donations to the treasure chest! This brings the total raised for our charity, Nuzzles & Co, to $36,830! Thank you all for your support! #AWU2025

For our numbers! 2601 attendees!
Over $34k raised for charity! 0.781 seconds for the fastest check-in time!
Thank you to our amazing attendees, staff, volunteers, dealers, artists, and EVERYONE who made #AWU2025 an amazing success