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DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR
ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2025: 19th OCTOBER

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ABOUT

iJungle Illustration Awards 2024 is a competition to celebrate the world´s art of illustration. Located in Europe, it is opened to illustrators, agencies, representatives, students and teachers all over the world. iJungle 2024 has 6 categories: Book, Editorial, Comics, Commercial, New Talent (Student), Self-Promotion. A jury of some of the world´s best illustrators and art directors will select the winners. All winning entrants will be exhibit in the iJungle 2023 Illustrational Annual! iJungle 2022 Illustration Awards will also distribute the following awards:

- €2500,00 euros prize for the Best of the Best;

- Up to 1 Gold medal for each category (€500 euros neach) (6 gold medals);

- Up to 1 Silver medal for each category (6 gold medals);

- Up to 20 Merit Awards for each category (Up to 120 Merit Awards).

- All awarded illustrators will receive an AWARD CERTIFICATE.

- The Gold Medalists will have interviews dedicated to their work, with extensive social media promotion.

-The winners will be presented to art directors through the Annual ebook that we send art directors around the world!

- All winning entrants will be exhibit on our NEW online gallery, to be seen by an anyone interested in illustration !

Deadline: October 19, 2025

AWARDS

A jury of some of the world´s best illustrators and art directors will select the winners.

All winning entrants will be exhibit in the iJungle Illustration Annual 2025! This ebook will be available FOR FREE online, reaching thousands of Art Directors, Illustrators, Representatives, Gallerists and Curators worldwide, giving the awarded members international recognition!

All winning entrants will be exhibit on our NEW online gallery, to be seen by an anyone interested in illustration !

The winners will be presented to art directors through the Annual ebook that we send to art directors around the world!

iJungle 2022 Illustration Awards will also distribute the following awards:

US $2500 money prize for the Best of the Best ((chosen from one of the gold medalists) and correspondig Gold Medal

US $500 money prize the Gold Medals for each category (the remaining 5 gold medals)

Up to 20 Merit Awards for each category (Up to 140 Merit Awards).

All awarded designers will receive an AWARD CERTIFICATE.

The Gold Medalists will have interviews dedicated to their work with extensive social media promotion.

ELIGIBILITY

iJungle Illustration Awards are opened to illustration works from any country in the world (*). Entries first created or published from 2022 through 2025 are eligible. There is a limit of 5 works that each illustrator can submit for all categories.

(*)Due to European sanctions, it is no longer possible for works by Russians residing in Russia to enter our competition, although we believe in promoting cultural exchange and understanding between nations.

Deadline: October 19, 2025

Entries can either be:

DUE TO FINANCIAL INSTABILITY OUR PAYMENTS ARE NOW IN EUROS.

Single Image Entry (€25 euros for one upload per entry) or
Multiple Image Entry (€48 euros for up to five related uploads per entry except Video game Art, that has 10 works.)

New Talent/Student (€25 euros and can send up to five uploads for entry)

Work must be entered into one of the 6 categories: Book, Editorial, Comics, Commercial, New Talent (Student), Self-Promotion.

ATTENTION: Artificial Intelligence (AI) images are not accepted in the competition.

Statement:

By entering the jungle Illustration Awards the participants recognize the elements they fill are true and they are the original authors of their works and holders of the copyright. The participants agree that the organizing committee has the right to refuse to receive works which may be considered offensive morally, political or religiously. Submission of entries acknowledges the right of the organizers to use them for the publication of the catalog/book of the event (including digital publication), for promotion of the event purposes (including posting in social media and adds) and for an eventual exhibition regarding the iJungle event. Any different use of the entries needs the participant's approval.

HOW TO ENTER

Participators should fill the Enter page,with all the informations required.

Before uploading, please prepare your submission by confirming the following:

1. Make sure you fill your email address. The committee will contact you by this email address.

2. Write in advance the title and description of your works in English, for the Jury to understand).

3. Send us your digital files saved as JPG or PNG, RGB (not CMYK), 1280 pixels on the longest side, less than 4MB.

The awarded entries will be asked later to send a new, higher resolution file, after the Jury decisions.

At the end of the Enter page, after uploading the works, participators will be asked to pay the entry fee:

Single Image Entry/Student - €25 euros (Students can send up to 5 images)

Multiple Image Entry (up to 5 images)- €48 euros

5. If you pay with paypal using a different name, please inform the contestant name in the paypal text box.

(these fees are needed to support the jury´s expenses, the publication of the digital book, web structure and more)

DEADLINE END: EST 12.00 PM / Western European Time 05.00 AM of the 21st october (UK) or until the ENTER button is active.

FAQ

How do I qualify for student entry?

Student is work made while doing any course, either an MA, Doctorat or other. So, if you already graduated but you work was done during an academic year, you can send it as student.

Why is this a paid competition?

Unfortunately we have many expenses with the jury, our annual book and site maintenance, wich adds to thousands of dollars. So, we really need to be paid for the competition. But we have one of the lowest fees in the market, starting at just $25(and students can send 5 images for this fee).

Do I have to pay any more fees if I am awarded?

No. The starting price is the competition's only expense. You don't have to pay more to be in the catalog or online gallery.

I tried to upload the images and they got distorted in the preview. Are they OK?

Yes, we receive the images OK. It is just the view when the images are uploaded.

When will the results be announced?

Up to 2 months after the final deadline.

Where will the results be announced?

We will publish the results in our website, Facebook and Instagram pages but we will email every participants when the results come out.

Will you confirm my entry and payment?

The online entry system will email the submitter an automatic email upon submitting an entry. Payment has to be confirmed in your Paypal or Credit card account page.

May I submit physical samples?

No. Entries are to be submitted online only.

Can I enter one project into multiple categories?

Yes, but you must enter a separate entry form for each entry.

I don’t know which category to put my piece in?

Select the category that best represents your entry. If the jury feels another category is more appropriate, we will switch the category on your behalf.

Can I submit images made in AI programs like Midjouney, DAll-E or Stable Diffusion?

No, Artificial Intelligence (AI) images are not accepted in the competition.

THE JURY 2024

Simón Prades (DEU)

Simón Prades is one of the most beloved European illustrators, best known for his work on the entry of one of the Uncharted video games. Born in 1985 to a German-Spanish family, he lives and works in Offenburg, Germany, with his wife and son.

As an illustrator, he primarily works for clients in the editorial field but also collaborates on projects in publishing, advertising, and film. His process typically involves drawing with pencil or ink on paper and then applying digital coloring.

Throughout his career, he has worked with prominent clients such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Penguin Random House, Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Scientific American, New Scientist, Nature, The Walrus, HarperCollins, Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, Greenpeace Magazin, Outside Magazine, Nike, Sony PlayStation, Mondo, Apple, and Adobe.

https://www.simonprades.com/

MARK JANSSEN (NED)

Mark Janssen is one of the most fascinating illustrators of today!

Mark makes illustrations for both children's books and picture books. From his first children's book in 1997 he illustrated up to 500 children's and picture books for international publishers. Many of his books have already found their way abroad and have been translated into twenty-one languages.

In 2016 Mark started successfully a new oeuvre in his work; writing and drawing picture books. His debut 'Nothing happened' was praised by the press. There was a follow up by 12 picture books until 2024 with his last title ’Thuis’ (HOME). In 2024 he won an Award for Excellence at The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, The Best of the Best Award of the IJungle Illustration Contest and with author Tjibbe Veldkamp he won the important prize in Children’s Literature ’The Woutertje Pieterse Prijs 2024’ in the Netherlands for the best children’s book. The book cover of ’Thuis’ also won the Award of Most Beautiful Book Cover in the Netherlands.

https://www.markjanssenshop.nl/

DAVID OWEN (UK)

Owen Davey is an award-winning illustrator from the UK, celebrated for his bold graphic style that blends vibrant colours with meticulous research. His distinctive work, created using Photoshop and Illustrator is featured in over 40 children’s books translated into 25 languages. Clients including National Geographic, Google, Disney and The Guardian seek him out for his ability to bring playful energy and clarity to complex subjects across a wide range of media.

Art directors appreciate Owen’s professionalism and creative adaptability between projects such as editorial illustrations, large-scale murals, packaging, and global ad campaigns. Beyond his client work, Owen is a dedicated mentor, contributing to the illustration community through workshops, portfolio reviews, and talks. His commitment to sharing his knowledge reflects his belief in supporting the next generation of artists and his genuine love of the industry.

https://owendavey.com/

THE RESULTS OF

ILLUSTRATION AWARDS 2020

(if the name is repeated more than once it means the author was awarded for different entries)

2025 ILLUSTRATION AWARDS

DEADLINE: 19th OCTOBER 2025
EUR €2500,00 prize for the Best of the Best
EUR €500,00 prize for the remaining Gold Medals
(€5000,00 total prizes)

THE JURY OF 2019 ILLUSTRATION AWARDS