An important highlight of the World Press Freedom Day Luncheon is the recognition of editorial cartoonists from around the world who have used images and words to make powerful commentary on world issues. The International Editorial Cartoon Competition receives hundreds of entries every year, often from countries where press freedom is not a reality but a distant dream.
Past Winners
16th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: “The right to be forgotten”
Winner: Dale Cummings, Canada
15th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: “Press freedom has a value, but also a price”
Winner: Signe Wilkinson, USA
14th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: “Big Brother is watching you”
Winner: Bruce MacKinnon, Canada
13th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: “Hard times and free speech”
Winner: Leslie Ricciardi, Uruguay
12th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: Power to the People: Citizens and Social Media
Winner: Liz França, Brazil
11th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: Wikileaks” and its creators: villains or heroes?
Winner: Marilena Nardi, Italy
10th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme:The “right” not to be offended is not a right
Winner: Plantu, France
9th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition
Theme: Protecting privacy?
Winner: Ares, Cuba