The organizing committee of the 10th International Alanya Cartoon Competition has officially unveiled the winners of its milestone 10th edition. Following a high-level jury evaluation at the historic HasanaÄalar KonaÄı, the results highlight a masterful blend of global creativity centered around this yearâs theme: “Caravan.”
đ A Global Stage: 53 Countries, 856 Artworks
This yearâs competition solidified its status as a major event in the international arts calendar. The “Caravan” theme drew participation from 323 artists representing 53 countries, with a total of 856 submissions.
After a rigorous selection process, the jury shortlisted 60 artworksâ14 of which received prestigious awards, while 46 were selected for the official exhibition.
đ The Winners’ Circle
The top honors were awarded to artists who demonstrated exceptional wit and artistic skill:
| Prize | Artist | Country |
|---|---|---|
| First Prize | Turan Aksoy | đčđ· Turkey |
| Second Prize | Valentin Georgiev | đ§đŹ Bulgaria |
| Third Prize | Stefaan Provijn | đ§đȘ Belgium |
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Memorial Special Awards
In a touching tribute to the masters of the craft, the following special awards were presented:
- Bedri Koraman Memorial Award:Â Constantin Sunnerberg (France)
- Deniz Som Memorial Award:Â Galym Boranbayev (Kazakhstan)
- Ibrahim Tapa Memorial Award:Â Oleksiy Kustovsky (Ukraine)
- Musa GĂŒmĂŒĆ Memorial Award: Gabriel Rusu (Romania)
đïž Honorable Mentions & Jury Special Awards
Recognizing the diverse talent across the field, several institutional awards were also announced:
- Alanya Municipality: Fırat Saraç (Turkey)
- Cartoonists Association:Â Sajad Rafeei (Iran)
- ALTAV:Â Tan YĂŒcel (Turkey)
- ALTÄ°D:Â Javad Takjoo (Iran)
- ALTSO:Â Danny De Haes (Belgium)
- TĂRSAB:Â Murteza Albayrak (Turkey)
- Jury Special Award:Â Bilig Ba (China)
đ Exhibition at the 800-Year-Old Kızılkule
The winning and selected artworks will be showcased at the iconic Kızılkule (Red Tower), which celebrates its 800th anniversary this year. This historic backdrop provides a symbolic setting for the “Caravan” theme, bridging centuries of history with modern satire.
Save the Date: The official award ceremony and exhibition opening will take place on May 23, 2026, during the 24th International Alanya Culture, Art, and Tourism Festival.
A special memorial exhibition dedicated to the late cartoonist Musa GĂŒmĂŒĆ will also be featured, honoring his lasting legacy and contributions to the world of cartoons.
đ„First Prize: Turan Aksoy – đčđ· Turkey
đ„ Second Prize: Valentin Georgiev – đ§đŹ Bulgaria
đ„ Third Prize: Stefaan Provijn – đ§đȘ Belgium
đ Bedri Koraman Memorial Special Award: Constantin Sunnerberg – đ«đ· France
đ Deniz Som Memorial Special Award: Galym Boranbayev – đ°đż Kazakhstan
đ Ibrahim Tapa Memorial Special Award: Oleksiy Kustovsky – đșđŠ Ukraine
đ Musa GĂŒmĂŒĆ Memorial Special Award: Gabriel Rusu – đ·đŽ Romania
đčđ· Alanya Municipality Honorable Mention: Fırat Saraç – Turkey
đźđ· Cartoonists Association Honorable Mention: Sajad Rafeei – Iran
đčđ· ALTAV Honorable Mention: Tan YĂŒcel – Turkey
đźđ· ALTÄ°D Honorable Mention: Javad Takjoo – Iran
đ§đȘ ALTSO Honorable Mention: Danny De Haes – Belgium
đčđ· TĂRSAB Honorable Mention: Murteza Albayrak – Turkey
đšđł Jury Special Award: Bilig Ba – China
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