{"id":1049149,"date":"2024-12-03T18:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T18:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/guide-to-entering-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:43:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:43:02","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"wia-page","link":"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/world-illustration-awards\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-a8c2f1 \" style=\" background-color:#A8C2F1\">\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please read below for answers to frequently asked questions about the benefits of entering the Awards, the entry process in general and questions that come up often with using the entry form. If you can\u2019t find the answer to your question here, then please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:awards@theaoi.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">awards@theaoi.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/enter\/\">Enter Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/categories\/\">Categories<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/projects\/?award-year=2025&amp;award-list=&amp;award-category=&amp;award-type=\">Inspiration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WIA2026-Terms-and-Conditions_Dec2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">T&amp;Cs for Entry<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-e2e1e0  border-e2e1e0 has-border\" style=\"border-color:#F6D049; background-color:#E2E1E0\">\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What are the KeY Dates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow firstlink importantdates  color-ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><div class=\"vert\"><h6>\n  Call For Entries Opens<\/h6>\n \n\n \n<time datetime=\"01\/12\/25\"><span class=\"day\">1st<\/span>\n December 2025 <\/time>\n \n  <\/div><\/div> \n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow firstlink importantdates  color-f5bcd0\" style=\"background-color:#F5BCD0\"><div class=\"vert\"><h6>\n  Early Bird ends<\/h6>\n \n\n \n<time datetime=\"09\/01\/26\"><span class=\"day\">9th<\/span>\n January 2026 <\/time>\n \n  <\/div><\/div> \n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow firstlink importantdates  color-ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><div class=\"vert\"><h6>\n  Entry Deadline<\/h6>\n \n\n \n<time datetime=\"17\/02\/26\"><span class=\"day\">17th<\/span>\n February 2026 <\/time>\n \n  <\/div><\/div> \n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow firstlink importantdates  color-ffffff\" style=\"background-color:#FFFFFF\"><div class=\"vert\"><h6>\n  Longlist<\/h6>\n \n\n \n<time datetime=\"28\/05\/26\"><span class=\"day\">28th<\/span>\n May 2026 <\/time>\n \n  <\/div><\/div> \n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column haspadding has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What could I win?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>WIA rewards excellence, offering cash prizes to our overall winners, plus a range of valuable benefits to our category winners, shortlist, and longlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Award Winners will be announced in September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Awards<em>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>1 Overall Professional Winner (Cash Prize of \u00a32000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Overall New Talent Winner (Cash Prize of \u00a31000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 Cross Category Winners (Various Prizes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 Category Winners (one New Talent and one Professional per category)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 Highly Commended Projects (one New Talent and one Professional per category)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200 Shortlisted Projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>500 Longlisted Projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column haspadding has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Discounts Do you offer?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Early bird discount <\/strong>of 10% until 9 January 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>AOI Members<\/strong> get up to 30% off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tutors, Agents and Commissioners<\/strong> entering 10+ projects get a further 10% off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-dates\">What are the key dates?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9 January 2026 \u2013 early bird offer ends (midday UK time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 February 2026 &#8211; call for entries deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March \u2013 May 2026 \u2013 judging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 2026 \u2013 longlist announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 2026 \u2013 shortlist announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 2026 \u2013 winners announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 2026 &#8211; touring exhibition available for hire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 2026 \u2013 new Call for Entries launches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/enter\">Enter Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/categories\/\">Categories<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/projects\/?award-year=2025&amp;award-list=shortlist&amp;award-category=&amp;award-type=\">Previous Winners<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I benefit from entering?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being part of WIA offers a host of significant benefits and opportunities from the call for entries stage right through to the winner announcements. This includes<strong> self-promotional tools,<\/strong> <strong>networking events <\/strong>and<strong> features on WIA platforms<\/strong>. WIA will help and support you sharing your work globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When can I enter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The call for entries for WIA2026 opens on 1st December 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The deadline for entering<strong>&nbsp;WIA2026 is 17 February 2026.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend submitting your entry before the final deadline, as we experience heavy traffic in this period, and it can take a while to upload your files.&nbsp;This also ensures that we can assist in case of any issues. Note that our payment portal through Paypal is not available in Turkey and Singapore for example and you will have to pay by bank transfer from these regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have any problems entering, please get in touch, and we will help you to get your entry submitted to the competition..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does it matter if my artist name shows in my entry image?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your artist name is part of the artwork (e.g. as the author\u2019s name on a book cover) then it\u2019s fine to enter. Please avoid including your name in the body text of the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I enter as a collective or duo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, please put both names, or the collective name, in the artist name field which is the name we will use with the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does my image look different in the form to the file I uploaded?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The entry form has to generate various sizes of images for the thumbnail and preview with fewer pixels than the original file. With certain styles and formats, the images may appear a bit blurry and\/or lose colour definition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However the jury will be able to see the original large image. They understand the limits of the form and digital display and will not mark an image down because it is is not absolutely crisp in the preview formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If an image is not good quality then we will always get in touch with the artist before we show it to the jury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which category should I enter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose the category that best frames the purpose of your entry. Keep in mind where you want to position yourself as an illustrator, if in doubt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can read the <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">category descriptions here<\/a> where we slide give some hints on how to chose one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thinking about the application of the illustration can be a useful way to decide which category to enter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can enter the same project more than once into different categories, but you will need to upload and pay individually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can enter commissioned or self-initiated work into any category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I add a URL to a single entry?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you can\u2019t. Please select multiple to add a direct URL link for an animation. This must be Vimeo or Youtube and unrestricted so that the jury can watch it without the need for a password or logging in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I fill in the form?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please note we can only accept form entries in English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can start the form, and go back and edit if you need to.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please accept cookies at the bottom of the page if prompted as this will ensure your entry text is saved as you go along.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will need to put something in the required form fields in order to save it by clicking &#8216;Save Entry&#8217;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be helpful to type out your entry into a text document, and paste into the form, rather than typing directly into the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there has been a long time of inactivity, some elements of the form stop working (such as the country dropdown) and the form needs a refresh (reload). We suggest to enter details relatively quickly (no rush though) and click &#8216;Save Entry&#8217; so that your information is saved. You can then go back in later and edit the entry and optimise your information without losing all information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entries that have not been paid for will stay in your account until you delete them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you have submitted, you can still edit the information in the form by clicking \u2018Save Entry\u2019 in your account, so you can draft your entry and return to it until the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid for entries are listed underneath the entry form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read this <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/guide-to-entering\/\">Guide to entering resource<\/a> or you can just watch our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0p9U4iu0P2k\">How To Enter video on Youtube<\/a> from last year&nbsp;if easier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I change my entry from a single to a multiple?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unfortunately, you can\u2019t upgrade your entry to a multiple entry once you\u2019ve paid for it. But you can enter another single project instead as all fields are editable and the images exchangeable until we close the form by clicking &#8216;Save Entry&#8217; next to the entry. You can then create another multiple entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the difference between Single and Multiple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All entries are for one project each. A&nbsp;<strong>single<\/strong>&nbsp;entry is intended for a simple one-image submission such as a book cover or single photo of a set of bottle label designs. This can also be a small animated gif as well (up to 4MB).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multiple<\/strong>&nbsp;entries are for more complex projects that have more elements or pages to showcase, such as a children\u2019s book or a series of book covers, such as the 3 book covers for \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d series for example. You cannot combine unrelated illustrations as there is only one option for title and text that should explain the whole series so there needs to be a connection. You can include up to 5 elements such as still images (they can be composite images), animated gifs and URLs for a multiple entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens once I\u2019ve entered?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once you have filled in your form and clicked the \u2018Save Entry\u2019 button, your work is saved in your account on the AOI website. You can then go back and edit it as much as you wish. It will show at the bottom of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/enter\/\">entry form page.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you are happy with the entry, you need to make your payment for it to be entered into the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive an email confirming your entry, and some information about how to share your entry with the AOI via social media \u2013 we will post some paid for entries&nbsp;<strong>throughout the call for entries<\/strong>!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can go back and edit \/ update paid for entries until the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can change text and images\/elements, but not whether it is a \u201cSingle\u201d or \u201cMultiple\u201d submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t forget that the judges will only see entries that have been paid for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AOI team will check all entries as they are submitted, and will notify you of any issues, e.g. if your image is corrupted. The AOI reserves the right to remove entries that <strong>are offensive, incite hatred or break the rules.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The judges will then log in to the site to view all entries and will choose their shortlist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the longlist has been finalised, all entrants will be notified by email of the outcome of their entries. This will probably be in May.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much does it cost to enter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entry fees can be paid in three currencies: GB Pounds (\u00a3), US Dollars ($) and Euros (\u20ac). Any other currency will be converted by your card issuer at point of payment.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The entry fees are:<br><strong>\u00a334 (GBP) per Single Entry \/\/ \u00a353 (GBP) per Multiple Entry<br>\u20ac41 (EURO) per Single Entry \/\/ \u20ac64 (EURO) per Multiple Entry<br>$43 (USD) per Single Entry \/\/ $67 (USD) per Multiple Entry<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discounts are automatically applied. There are no codes to enter.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current individual AOI Members (or corporate members entering their artists at time of payment) receive a 20% discount on their entries automatically deducted if they are logged into their member account. Find out how to become an AOI&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">member<\/a>&nbsp;here.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10% Early Bird Discount until 9 January 2026 for everyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Colleges, Agents or Commissioners entering 10+ projects via their account receive a 10% discount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is there an entry fee?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The AOI is a not-for-profit company that is fully funded by its membership.&nbsp;The World Illustration Awards are delivered by The AOI in partnership with the Directory of Illustration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We cover the costs of running the Awards by charging an entry fee and securing sponsorship and in-kind partnerships.&nbsp;The income covers the costs incurred in running the Awards, including staffing, administration, development, and delivery costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As part of the AOI, the World Illustration Awards are not for profit and all money goes back into the Awards and supporting illustrators and improving the illustration industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-a8c2f1 \" style=\" background-color:#A8C2F1\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s a fantastic way to be seen by new people and helps you grow your confidence, especially if that doesn\u2019t come naturally to you. Select a piece you feel proud of, and use it as an opportunity to introduce yourself to the industry. Winning is wonderful, but even if you don\u2019t, the experience of sharing your work and connecting with other creative practitioners is invaluable. Growing your vision and learning from others are the real rewards.<\/p>\n<cite>WIA2024 SAA Award Winner &#8211; Fangfang Han<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bursary Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Association of Illustrators and Directory of Illustration offer 40 illustrators the opportunity to enter&nbsp;<strong>one<\/strong>&nbsp;project into the World Illustration Awards free of charge.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This scheme has been devised to support illustrators who would otherwise not have the means to pay to enter WIA. If you think you are eligible, you can submit your request in our&nbsp;bursary request form&nbsp;which we will open around Christmas time and run until 21 January.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up to our <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/theaoi\/wia-mailing-list-sign-up\">newsletter<\/a> to find out when the Bursary applications open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can apply for a bursary until 27th January 2026<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/apply-for-a-bursary\"> here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need a PayPal account to pay for my entry?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No, you don\u2019t need to have a Paypal account but you can pay via Paypal if you wish. You can select pay with debit\/credit card and uncheck the \u2018create an account\u2019 option. Paypal is just the payment portal we use. Please see our guide&nbsp;from <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WIA2026-PayPal-user-guide.pdf\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019ve paid through the shopping cart but my entry is not shown as paid.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It can sometimes take a few days for your bank to release funds to Paypal and then to the form which will automatically mark your entry as paid. Please keep an eye out and check with your bank first whether the payment has actually been processed. The form will send an order confirmation coming from&nbsp;info@theaoi.com&nbsp;once your payment has been received.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I can\u2019t use PayPal, is there an alternative way to pay?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, if you\u2019re based in Turkey, Singapore, or are unable to access the PayPal portal for any other reason, please get in touch with us to request the details for payment via BAC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019ve paid by BACs, why is my entry not showing as paid?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We have to manually update BACs payments. We check regularly for new transactions, which may take a few days to process, especially if this is an international transaction. We will honour payments received after the deadline and your entries paid in this way will be submitted, even if we receive payment after the deadline. Only paid for entries are shown to the jury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I\u2019m a member, do I need a code for my discounted fees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your discount is automatically applied at checkout. You have to be logged into your account that is linked to your AOI membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I want to join the AOI before paying for my entries to benefit from the 20% discount \u2013 how do I do that?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being a member of the AOI supports the whole illustration industry as we are very engaged in campaigning on behalf of all illustrators \u2013 for example for fair contracts and copyright protection, so thank you for considering to join. There are many benefits to you personally as well. Find out more<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\/\"> about joining<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\/\">the AOI.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Awards and Prizes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners of WIA2026 can look forward to some exciting prizes, from trophies and AOI memberships, to mentorship and cash for the Overall Winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>20 Highly Commended<\/strong> Projects (one New Talent and one Professional per category) will receive:<br>\u2022 A WIA Certificate.<br>\u2022 An in depth profile feature on the AOI website.<br>\u2022 Inclusion in the touring exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the <strong>20 Category Winners<\/strong> (one New Talent and one Professional per category) will also receive:<br>\u2022 A WIA trophy.&nbsp;<br>\u2022 A complimentary AOI membership with Folio for one year with all the benefits this brings including business advice, access to exclusive resources and more.<br>\u2022 Inclusion in the touring exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2 x Overall Prizes include:<\/strong><br>One&nbsp;<strong>Overall Professional<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Winner<\/strong> selected from the ten Category Winners will receive a special coveted WIA Trophy.<br>\u2022 They will win a generous cash prize of \u00a32,000.<br>\u2022 They will receive a two-page marketing package in Workbook\u2019s Directory of Illustration 2026 edition, valued at $4,020 US Dollars, includes a 200-image professional portfolio on directoryofillustration.com and workbook.com websites.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the ten New Talent Category Winners will be named as the&nbsp;<strong>Overall New Talent&nbsp;Winner<\/strong>.<br>\u2022 They will win a generous cash prize \u00a31,000, and a copy of Workbook\u2019s Directory of Illustration 2026 edition (releases in January 2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 They will benefit from  a personal advice session with one of Workbook&#8217;s Directory of Illustration&#8217;s agents.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also four <strong>Cross-Category Awards<\/strong> on offer:<br>1) <strong>AOI Members Award<\/strong>, selected from any AOI Member shortlisted for WIA2024.<br>The winner will receive:<br>\u2022 a complimentary year-long membership plus folio<br>\u2022 a copy of the Guide to Law and the current Directories, worth \u00a3300<br>\u2022 Inclusion in the touring exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) The&nbsp;<strong>Directory of Illustration (DI) Award<\/strong>&nbsp;will be chosen from the shortlisted Professional entries by a panel of Workbook Creative staff.<br>\u2022 The winner will receive a single-page marketing package in Workbook\u2019s Directory of Illustration 2026 edition, with a current value of $2,700 US Dollars.<br>\u2022 Inclusion in the touring exhibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3) All shortlisted unrepresented New Talent entries are eligible for the&nbsp;<strong>SAA Agents Award for New Talent<\/strong><br>\u2022 The winner is offered series of SAA Insight Sessions &#8211; short, focused meetings with leading UK illustration agents. Each session will provide the winner with tailored advice including portfolio feedback, and industry insights from a variety of agencies across the SAA membership.<br>\u2022 The winner will also benefit from having their work showcased on the SAA\u2019s website and across their social media platforms.<br>\u2022 Inclusion in the touring exhibition<br>\u2022 complimentary AOI annual membership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4) All shortlisted projects created using Digital will be considered for the <strong>XPPen Award for Digital Innovation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The winner will receive XPPen Artist Pro 19 (Gen 2) (valued at $900)<br>\u2022 Inclusion in the touring exhibition<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who are the Judges?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WIA&nbsp;Judges&nbsp;are experts in their sectors, chosen to represent a global view on illustration.&nbsp;There are 3 judges spread around the world per category. We will announce the&nbsp;WIA2026 jury&nbsp;from January but you can see <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/world-illustration-awards\/jury\/\">2025 judges here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the judges looking for?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every entry is reviewed by a panel of independent industry experts, who will use the following criteria to look for great illustration that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technically excellent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicates its idea or message brilliantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explores illustration as an artform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the key dates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 December 2025 \u2013 call for entries opens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 January 2026 \u2013 early bird offer ends (midday UK time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 February 2026 &#8211; call for entries deadline<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March \u2013 May 2026 \u2013 judging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 2026 \u2013 longlist announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 2026 \u2013 shortlist announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September 2026 \u2013 winners announced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>November 2026 &#8211; touring exhibition available for hire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December 2026 \u2013 new Call for Entries launches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Terms\">Terms and Conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read the <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WIA2026-Terms-and-Conditions_Dec2025.pdf\">WIA2026&nbsp;terms and conditions<\/a> before entering. You will be asked to agree to them before you can submit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I contact the organisers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact the AOI Awards team via&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:awards@theaoi.com\">awards@theaoi.com<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 we usually reply back within two to three working days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-f9f8f7 \" style=\" background-color:#F9F8F7\">\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/category\/world-illustration-awards\/\">WIA news<\/a> if you need some inspiration.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-f9f8f7 \" style=\" background-color:#F9F8F7\">\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"slider featured news  Medium\">  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2026-bursary-applications-are-now-open\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/01\/Bursary-WIA2026.png\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/01\/Bursary-WIA2026.png\/250\" alt=\"The World Illustration Awards 2026 Bursary Applications Are Now Open\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2026-bursary-applications-are-now-open\">\n<h4>The World Illustration Awards 2026 Bursary Applications Are Now Open<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">The bursary is open to illustrators who are experiencing financial hardship and would otherwise not be able to enter the awards at all.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2026-bursary-applications-are-now-open\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/ten-reasons-to-enter-the-world-illustration-awards-2026\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/12\/Jae-Kwak-1.jpeg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/12\/Jae-Kwak-1.jpeg\/250\" alt=\"10 Reasons To Enter The World Illustration Awards 2026\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/ten-reasons-to-enter-the-world-illustration-awards-2026\">\n<h4>10 Reasons To Enter The World Illustration Awards 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">The World Illustration Awards are a year-round celebration of the power and diversity of illustration being made today. In this post we share 10 reasons you should enter this year.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/ten-reasons-to-enter-the-world-illustration-awards-2026\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2026-are-now-open-for-entries\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/11\/WIA2026-Socials-1080x1080-1.png\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/11\/WIA2026-Socials-1080x1080-1.png\/250\" alt=\"The World Illustration Awards 2026 are now open for entries!\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2026-are-now-open-for-entries\">\n<h4>The World Illustration Awards 2026 are now open for entries!<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">The AOI, in partnership with the USA-based Directory of Illustration, is delighted to announce that the World Illustration Awards 2026 are open for entries until 17 February 2026.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2026-are-now-open-for-entries\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/celebrating-10-years-of-the-world-illustration-awards-2015-2025\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2018\/05\/DE_Pro_CW_Stevie-Gee_Stella-McCartney-Kids-Packaging-1.jpg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2018\/05\/DE_Pro_CW_Stevie-Gee_Stella-McCartney-Kids-Packaging-1.jpg\/250\" alt=\"Celebrating 10 Years of the World Illustration Awards: 2015 - 2025\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/celebrating-10-years-of-the-world-illustration-awards-2015-2025\">\n<h4>Celebrating 10 Years of the World Illustration Awards: 2015 &#8211; 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">This year we are celebrating 10 years of WIA, in partnership with the Association of Illustrators and the Directory of Illustration.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/celebrating-10-years-of-the-world-illustration-awards-2015-2025\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-touring-exhibition-at-the-coningsby-gallery\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/10\/WIA2025-Tour-Private-View_Coningsby-Galle-7.jpg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/10\/WIA2025-Tour-Private-View_Coningsby-Galle-7.jpg\/250\" alt=\"WIA2025 Touring Exhibition at The Coningsby Gallery\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-touring-exhibition-at-the-coningsby-gallery\">\n<h4>WIA2025 Touring Exhibition at The Coningsby Gallery<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">The\u00a0World Illustration Awards 2025 Touring Exhibition opened at the Coningsby Gallery in London in November 2025.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-touring-exhibition-at-the-coningsby-gallery\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-winners-new-talent-reflections\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/02\/guesswhostudio_cinemaescape_image1.jpg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/02\/guesswhostudio_cinemaescape_image1.jpg\/250\" alt=\"WIA2025 Winner Showcase New Talent \u2013 Jury Reflections\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-winners-new-talent-reflections\">\n<h4>WIA2025 Winner Showcase New Talent \u2013 Jury Reflections<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">Read on for some judges reflections from the WIA2025 New Talent Winners alongside their thoughts on what made these particular projects stand out!<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-winners-new-talent-reflections\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/spotlight-interviews-wia2025-winners\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/09\/Rosalyn-Burroughs.png\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/09\/Rosalyn-Burroughs.png\/250\" alt=\"Spotlight Interviews with the World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/spotlight-interviews-wia2025-winners\">\n<h4>Spotlight Interviews with the World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">Explore these spotlight interviews with the World Illustration Awards 2025 winners.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/spotlight-interviews-wia2025-winners\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-winners-professional-jury-refelections\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/09\/PUB_PRO_Buro-Wunsch-and-Stomer_Schwellenangst.jpg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/09\/PUB_PRO_Buro-Wunsch-and-Stomer_Schwellenangst.jpg\/250\" alt=\"WIA2025 Winner Showcase Professional -  Jury Reflections\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-winners-professional-jury-refelections\">\n<h4>WIA2025 Winner Showcase Professional &#8211;  Jury Reflections<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">Read on for some judges reflections from the WIA2025 Professional Winners alongside their thoughts on what made these particular projects stand out!<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-winners-professional-jury-refelections\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2025-winners-announced\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2024\/06\/WIA2025_WIN-1080px-v2.jpg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2024\/06\/WIA2025_WIN-1080px-v2.jpg\/250\" alt=\"World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners Are Announced!\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2025-winners-announced\">\n<h4>World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners Are Announced!<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">The AOI, in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, is delighted to announce the World Illustration Awards 2025 Winners and Highly Commended projects.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/the-world-illustration-awards-2025-winners-announced\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"slick-cell\"><div class=\"slidecontain\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-shortlist-showcase-childrens-publishing\" class=\"imagelink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/08\/CB_NT_Ruoge-Zhu_Darkness-Beware.jpg\/20\" class=\"carousel-cell-image\"  data-flickity-lazyload=\"https:\/\/imagedelivery.net\/02vYSQfLRblc9N7aAcvddQ\/2025\/08\/CB_NT_Ruoge-Zhu_Darkness-Beware.jpg\/250\" alt=\"WIA2025 Shortlist Showcase - Children's Publishing Category Highlights\"><\/a>\n<div class=\"slide-content\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-shortlist-showcase-childrens-publishing\">\n<h4>WIA2025 Shortlist Showcase &#8211; Children&#8217;s Publishing Category Highlights<\/h4>\n\n\n<span class=\"excerpt\">This year\u2019s Children\u2019s Publishing Category is bursting with joyful illustrations that transport you to new worlds.   We\u2019ve been captivated by this years use of dynamic composition, vibrant colour and emotive characters.<\/span><\/a>\n<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/worldillustrationawards.com\/news\/wia2025-shortlist-showcase-childrens-publishing\" class=\"button white\">Read More<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-25-lightgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fade band no_fade_  color-wia-yellow-blobs \" style=\" background-color:WIA Yellow Blobs\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">About THE <br>AWARDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">The World Illustration Awards is a global celebration of illustration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">The Association of Illustrators has run a juried illustration competition since 1976. The latest incarnation, the World Illustration Awards in partnership with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directoryofillustration.com\/\">Directory of Illustration<\/a>, has been going strong and growing since 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">WIA focuses on supporting and celebrating creativity internationally, by connecting illustrators with their peers and the global illustration industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">The Awards are split into two groups: New Talent and Professional. All work, commissioned or self-initiated, is accepted across the ten categories as long as it has been created within the past year before the Call for Entries closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">If you have any questions get in touch with the awards team<br> <a href=\"mailto:awards@theaoi.com\">awards@theaoi.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--8\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-wia-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/theaoi\/wia-mailing-list-sign-up\">Sign up to our email newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-wia-26-darkgrey-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">PRESENTED BY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column haspadding is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/aoi-logo-black.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1020805\" style=\"width:147px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>The Association of Illustrators<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theaoi.com\/membership\">Association of Illustrators<\/a>&nbsp;is the professional body for illustration in the UK. Established in 1973, the AOI champions illustrators and the illustration industry with education, promotion and campaigning to achieve a thriving industry for us all. 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