The World Illustration Awards

Delivered by the AOI in partnership with USA-based Directory of Illustration, the Awards build on a 45-year tradition of the AOI organising juried survey competitions.
This high-profile competition is judged by distinguished professionals from the global illustration industry. The Directory of Illustration jury selects one shortlisted project to win the DI Award.

The winners have been selected from a shortlist of 200 projects, drawn from over 5,000 entries from 77 countries. They were announced at an online Awards Ceremony, presented by renowned illustrator Oliver Jeffers and a host of special guest presenters.

“The Awards celebrate the global nature of illustration. They are an extraordinary moment to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the most exciting work being made, to celebrate the illustrators behind the work, and to showcase the very best of the illustration industry.”
— Ren Renwick, CEO, The Association of Illustrators