JOHN LOCHER MEMORIAL AWARD GUIDELINES
The John Locher Memorial Award is a contest for aspiring 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. There is no application fee.
Entries are currently being accepted and should be submitted online through this form. Please provide four examples of your best work. Only digital submissions will be accepted. Contest entries are limited to cartoonists living in the United States. Submissions must be by a single creator.
Entrants must be 18-25 years old. Entries are judged by a rotating panel of cartoonists and AAEC members.
Read more about the history of the Locher Award.
Should you have any questions about this contest, please contact us at Locheraward at gmail.com
Recent past judges have included: Kevin Necessary, Ann Telnaes, Angelo Lopez, Dr. Gretchen Koch, Chelsea Saunders, Kevin Necessary, Jen Sorensen, Keith Knight, Pia Guerra, Caitlin McGurk, Liza Donnelly, Pat Bagely, Sage Stossel, Nate Beeler, Rob Clough, Mike Thompson, Sign Wilkinson, Matt Bors, Scott Stantis.