Categories

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

Illustration sells

Illustration created for traditional commercial advertising campaigns for products or services.

Commercial Publishing

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

Design, Product & Packaging

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

Editorial,

sponsored by Procreate 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.

Book Covers

Judging a book by its cover Cover artwork for books for readers of any age. This category includes whole cover artwork.

Exploration

Show ambition and vision

Testing personal practice ideas. This category recognises the importance of personal work to the practising illustrator.

Science & Technology

Illuminating complex ideas Illustration that represents and explains scientific or technological concepts.

Children’s Publishing

sponsored by Walker Books Inspiring the next generation of readers Illustration intended for 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.