The Young Cartoonists Awards, also known as the Young Cartoonist of the Year Award, is an annual award ceremony hosted by the Cartoon Museum in London in association with the British Cartoonists' Association, awards being given to the best young cartoonists, in the category of Under 18 and Under 30. The judging and awards ceremonies are hosted at the Cartoon Museum. A number of past winners have gone on to enjoy successful careers in cartooning, including Ella Baron and Will McPhail.
Cartoon MuseumYoung Cartoonist Of The Year Awards 26 March 2026
Entrants are requested to submit one cartoon, in colour or black and white, drawn freehand to a maximum size of A4.[4] (In 2013 digitally created work was included.)
Each winner receives a prize of £250 and a certificate. There are three categories: Under 18, Under 30, and the "Woodcock Prize" - awarded in memory of the late surrealist cartoonist Kevin Woodcock.[3] The awards are sponsored by Léonie Wykes-Mahood in memory of her late husband, the cartoonist Kenneth Mahood.
