The John Locher Memorial Award
The Locher Award is on hiatus for the 2023 season. Check back next year for a revamped process!
Congratulations to Masha Zhdanova, winner of the 2022 Locher Award! Read the full post here.
The John Locher Memorial Award is a contest for early-career cartoonists, ages 18-25, whose work demonstrates both clear opinions and strong artistry on political and social topics. Single panel, multi-panel, and animated editorial cartoons and comics will be accepted. Both students and non-students are eligible to submit.
The prestigious award includes a $1,000 cash prize and an all-expense-paid trip to an upcoming AAEC Convention at Cartoon Crossroads Columbus (CXC).
There is no application fee.
Entries are currently being accepted and can be submitted through this form
More information on the guidelines can be found here.
The AAEC/John Locher Memorial Award was founded in 1986 by members of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC). They felt the need to establish an award that would not only honor the memory of John Locher but also would help discover young cartoonists and stimulate interest in editorial cartooning among college-age students in North America.
About
Learn about the life of John Locher, the history of the award, and past recipients.
Guidelines and Award Information
Learn about how to apply for the award and what the winner receives.