Deadline- 15 November 2013
The United Nations is inviting applications for 2013 Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Awards competition. These awards are granted for the best political cartoons reflecting the spirit and the principles of the United Nations. Winners will have the opportunity to win grand prize of up to $10,000.00. The objective of offering this award is to promote the highest standard of excellence in political cartoons depicting the spirit of the United Nations has established this annual political cartoon award given in the international field, and named the award after political cartoonist Ranan Lurie.
Awards-
- First prize, of $10,000.00 and a plaque, will be announced by Dr. Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate, Chairman Emeritus of the Judging Committee.
- Second prize, of $5,000.00 and a plaque, will be announced by Ranan Lurie, Chairman of the Judging Committee.
- Third prize, of $3,000.00 and a plaque, will be announced by The President of the United Nations Correspondents Association.
- Ten (10) honorable mentions, in the form of plaques, will be announced by THE UNITED NATIONS/RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARDS.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Entries for these awards may be made by any professional individual, and should consist of political cartoons printed in any publication published anywhere, in any language. The entry must consist of reproductions only. The cartoon reproductions will be accepted only as published, with name of publication, language, and date included, accompanied by a newspaper reprint, and translated into English. Exhibits are limited to two cartoons per person. Reproductions must be presented measuring no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Envelopes larger than 9 x 13 inches will not be opened.
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