41st Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition Opens for Entries
International Cartoon Competition · 2026
41st Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition Opens for Entries
The 41st Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition is now accepting entries from professional and amateur cartoonists around the world, with submissions open until October 16, 2026.
The Aydın Doğan Foundation has opened the 41st edition of its International Cartoon Competition, inviting cartoonists from around the world to submit their work for the 2026 competition.
Organised annually in Türkiye by the Aydın Doğan Foundation, the competition is open to both professional and amateur cartoonists. There is no compulsory theme for the main competition, allowing participants to choose their own subject.
Applications are being accepted through the competition’s official online platform. Each contestant must create an individual profile before submitting an entry, and may submit a maximum of three cartoons in a single application.
Two Special Awards
Alongside the main competition, the 41st edition includes two special awards.
The “Empowered Girls, Empowered Futures” Award focuses on equal rights and opportunities for girls and young women. A prize of 3,000 US dollars will be presented in this category.
The “A Matter of Degrees” Award focuses on climate change, the protection of nature and the importance of a sustainable future. The winner of this category will also receive 3,000 US dollars.
Competition Rules
Cartoons previously entered in the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition will not be reconsidered. Submitted works must be signed and uploaded through the official competition platform at a resolution suitable for printing.
Under the participation rules, submitted cartoons must be original works created by the contestant from the initial idea through to the final drawing. The rules also state that works produced or assisted using artificial intelligence tools are not eligible for the competition.
Awards
Jury and Evaluation
The competition, which is attended by hundreds of distinguished cartoonists from around the world, is evaluated by a Selection Committee composed of internationally renowned masters of cartoon art.
The previous Preliminary Jury and Selection Committees of the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition can be accessed through the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition Digital Archive.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through cc.aydindoganvakfi.org.tr . To participate in the competition, each contestant is required to create an individual profile on the platform before submitting their entry.
Create Your Profile
Create your profile by providing your photograph, personal information, and contact details.
Submit Your Entry
Each contestant may submit a maximum of three cartoons per application. All three cartoons must be uploaded simultaneously as part of the same application.
Evaluation Process
Once your application has been submitted, your cartoons will enter the evaluation process.
