The “Best of the Best” Announced: 10th International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest All Star Results Revealed!

The Green Crescent, one of the world’s most established non-governmental organizations, continues to harness the power of art in the fight against addiction. The 10th International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest – All Star edition, featuring award-winning works from the past nine years, has concluded with the announcement of the winners chosen by public vote.

Art Takes the Stage Against Addiction with an “All Star” Cast

Aiming to raise awareness about addiction—particularly among young people—this special edition of the contest turned the decision-making over to the public. Between March 1st and 7th, a total of 1,650 participants cast their votes to select the “best of the best” from a pool of previously awarded masterpieces.

Turkish Artists Sweep the Awards

In a notable sweep, all the top honors in the All Star category were awarded to artists from Türkiye. Here are the winners of the All Star Awards:

• All Star First Prize: Aşkın Ayrancıoğlu (Türkiye)
• All Star Second Prize: Mümin Bayram (Türkiye)
• All Star Third Prize: Faruk Düz (Türkiye)
• All Star Achievement Award: Musa Keklik (Türkiye)
• All Star Mazhar Osman Award: Ahmet Öztürklevent (Türkiye)
• All Star Under-16 Category Award: Defne Yıldız (Türkiye)

A Decade of Impact in the Fight Against Addiction

With this special “All Star” selection, the Green Crescent has once again highlighted the profound impact cartoon art has had on addiction awareness over the last decade. Having hosted thousands of artists under themes like “Life Overcomes Addiction,” the contest has now crowned the public’s ultimate favorites.

The Turkish Green Crescent Society extended its gratitude to all art lovers who participated in the voting process and warmly congratulated the winning artists for their outstanding contributions.