From the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists:
Are you a young cartoonist [ages 18-25] who draws commentary on social topics? Do you know a young cartoonist doing work with a political tinge? The window is now open to enter the 2022 John Locher Memorial Award for editorial cartoons & comics.
DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, JULY 1.
Single panel, multi-panel, and animated editorial cartoons and comics will be accepted from cartoonists, ages 18-25, whose work demonstrates both clear opinions and strong artistry on political and social topics.
Click here for details: http://locheraward.org
The John Locher Memorial Award is a contest for aspiring cartoonists, ages 18-25, whose work demonstrates both clear opinions and strong artistry on political and social topics. Single panel, multi-panel, and animated editorial cartoons and comics will be accepted. Both students and non-students are eligible to submit.
The prestigious award includes a $1,000 cash prize and an all-expense-paid trip to an upcoming AAEC Convention.
There is no application fee.
Entries are currently being accepted and can be submitted through this form
More information on the guidelines can be found here.