Categories

The World Illustration Awards has ten categories that reflect the breadth and diversity of illustration being made globally today.

Advertising Engaging readers Illustration used in commercially published books for readers 16+ years old, including inside illustrations or whole book design.

Shaping our visual world Including illustration for branding, products, logos and packaging. Illustration sells

Illustration created for traditional commercial advertising campaigns for

Commercial Publishing

Design, Product & Packaging products or services.

Editorial Beyond words Illustration for journalism and comment in digital or print format.

ALTERNATIVE PUBLISHING Beyond the book Celebrating exciting new forms of publishing for readers of any age. Exploration Show ambition and vision Testing personal practice ideas. This category recognises the importance of personal work to the practicing illustrator. Book Covers Judging a book by its cover Any published cover artwork for books of readers of any age. This category includes whole cover artwork. Science & Technology Illuminating complex ideas Illustration that represents and explains scientific or technological concept. Children’s Publishing Inspiring the next generation of readers Illustration used in commercially published books for readers under 16 years including inside illustrations and

entire publications.

Site Specific Enhancing public spaces Illustration made for a particular place or space.