The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists has posted their
2023 list of major national journalism awards given to cartoonists.
The AAEC notes:
For various and sundry reasons, we are sending this list now for your future reference, before most of the contests have announced their 2023 deadlines or changes in their rules. As always, be sure to confirm any actual deadlines and entry fees on the appropriate website before submitting.
Some early (January or February) deadlines include
> note the very quickly approaching RFK and NNA Award deadlines <
Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award
Eligibility: Cartoons on social justice issues
Deadline: Early February January 10, 2023
Rules and entry form available online: https://rfkhumanrights.org/awards/book-journalism-awards
National Newspaper Awards
Eligibility: Canadian cartoonists
Deadline: Early January Editorial Cartooning: Monday, Jan. 9
Rules and entry form available online: http://www.nna-ccj.ca
Pulitzer prize
Eligibility: Whatever (for an Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category)
Deadline: Late January or early February January 25, 2023
Rules and entry form available online: http://pulitzer.org
The Overseas Press Club of America “Best Cartoon” Award
Eligibility: Cartoons on international affairs
Deadline: End of January January 31, 2023
Rules and entry form available online: http://www.opcofamerica.org/
The Herblock Prize
Eligibility: Open to newspaper, magazine, syndicate or wire service cartoonists for work published in the U.S. or its territories, or in foreign editions of U.S.-based publications
Deadline: February 1
Rules and entry form available online: http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herblock-prize
Sigma Delta Chi Award
Eligibility: Editorial cartoonist published in a newspaper, magazine, newsletter or on-line news site
Deadline: Early February February 6, 2023
Rules and entry form available online: http://www.spj.org/a-sdx.asp
National Cartoonist Society Divisional Reuben Awards
Eligibility: Any professional cartoonist in the U.S. — not just NCS members
Deadline: Early February (not yet announced, last year it was February 2)
Rules and entry form available online: https://www.nationalcartoonists.com/awards/guidelines/
National Headliner Awards
Eligibility: Cartoons appearing in a paid-circulation publication or broadcast in the United States
Deadline: Mid-February (not yet announced, last year it was February 11)
Rules and entry form available online: http://www.headlinerawards.org/entry/
Check the AAEC site for more awards and information.
