The iJungle Illustration Awards 2024 is a prestigious international competition dedicated to celebrating the diverse and dynamic art of illustration. Open to illustrators, agencies, representatives, students, and teachers from around the globe, this competition provides a platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their talents. The awards feature six distinct categories: Book, Editorial, Comics, Commercial, New Talent (Student), and Self-Promotion, ensuring a wide array of creative expressions are recognized. Each entry is meticulously evaluated by a jury of esteemed illustrators and art directors, ensuring that the selection process upholds the highest standards of artistic excellence.
Located in Europe, the iJungle Illustration Awards aims to foster a global community of illustrators by offering extensive exposure and recognition. All winning entries are featured in the iJungle 2024 Illustration Annual, an e-book distributed for free online to thousands of art directors, illustrators, representatives, gallerists, and curators worldwide. This annual provides invaluable exposure to the winners, helping them connect with industry professionals and gain international acclaim. Additionally, the award-winning works are displayed in the newly established online gallery, making them accessible to a broader audience interested in illustration.
The competition’s robust prize structure further underscores its commitment to recognizing and rewarding artistic talent. The grand prize of $2,500 is awarded to the "Best of the Best," selected from the gold medal winners across all categories. Each category’s gold medalist receives a $500 prize and extensive promotion, including dedicated interviews and social media features. Furthermore, up to 20 merit awards per category are distributed, providing numerous opportunities for artists to be recognized. All awardees receive official certificates and are prominently featured in promotional materials sent to art directors worldwide, facilitating career advancement and networking opportunities within the illustration industry.
Entry fee: $25 for a single image entry or student submission (up to 5 images), and $48 for multiple image entries (up to 5 related uploads).
Eligibility
Open to illustration works from any country, created or published between 2021 and 2024.
Prize
The iJungle Illustration Awards 2024 offers a $2,500 prize for the "Best of the Best" winner, with additional $500 prizes for gold medalists in each category. Gold medalists receive significant exposure through dedicated interviews and social media promotion. All awarded illustrators receive certificates and will be featured in an annual e-book distributed to art directors globally, providing substantial international recognition and networking opportunities. The competition also includes up to 20 merit awards per category.