The Applied Arts 2025 Illustration Awards is an international competition designed to celebrate and honour outstanding achievements in illustration and visual storytelling. Open to professional illustrators, emerging talents, and passionate enthusiasts alike, the competition seeks to showcase the breadth of creative expression in the field. Entrants can submit a wide range of work, including commissioned pieces, published projects, unpublished illustrations, and personal creations, all crafted between February 2024 and February 2025. By recognising excellence across various categories, the awards aim to inspire innovation and elevate the standards of the illustration industry globally.
Organised by Applied Arts Magazine, a leading publication in visual communications, the competition provides participants with unparalleled exposure to a global audience. Winners of the Applied Arts 2025 Illustration Awards will gain the prestigious opportunity to have their work published in the highly anticipated Summer 2025 Photography, Illustration & Design Awards Annual. This prominent feature in the magazine positions winners as leaders in their craft, offering them significant recognition within the creative community. In addition to print exposure, the winning entries will also be showcased in the online Winners Gallery and permanently archived in the Applied Arts Awards Archive, ensuring enduring visibility and accessibility.
Beyond recognition, the awards serve as a platform for connection and inspiration. By highlighting the diverse talents of illustrators worldwide, the competition fosters a vibrant exchange of ideas and techniques among artists, agencies, and publishers. Whether participants are seasoned professionals or newcomers seeking to make their mark, the Applied Arts 2025 Illustration Awards stand as a benchmark of creative excellence and a gateway to greater opportunities in the ever-evolving landscape of illustration and design.
Entry fee: Single entry - $40; Series (2-5 images) - $65.
Eligibility
Open internationally to all forms of commissioned, published, unpublished, and personal work created between February 2024 and February 2025.
Prize
Winners will have their work prominently featured in the Summer 2025 Photography, Illustration & Design Awards Annual of Applied Arts Magazine, providing valuable exposure within the creative community. Additionally, winning entries will be showcased in the online Winners Gallery and Awards Archive, and winners will receive an official certificate acknowledging their achievement.
