RESULTS ANNOUNCED: 11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest Completed

The 11th KalDer Bursa International Cartoon Contest has officially reached its conclusion. This year, the competition centered around the powerful and evocative theme of “Breaking Point,” drawing an incredible response from the global artistic community.

With 904 cartoons submitted by 465 artists spanning 57 countries, the contest served as a profound mirror to the physical, social, and emotional limits of our modern world. The jury has completed its rigorous evaluation, and we are proud to announce the winners who captured the essence of the theme with exceptional creativity and wit.

The Award Winners

• First Prize: Mümin Durmaz (Türkiye)
• Second Prize: Pavel Constantin (Romania)
• Third Prize: Mehmet Atamer (Türkiye)

Honorable Mentions & Special Awards

• Mention 1: Vladjmjr Khakhanov (Russia)
• Mention 2: Ali Miraee (USA)
• Mention 3: Oleksiy Kustovsky (Ukraine)
• Jury Special Prize: Engin Selçuk (Türkiye)

A huge congratulations to all the winners, and a sincere thank you to every artist who participated. Your contributions continue to make this international platform a vital space for cartoon art.