THE
UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD
2009
The prizes are to be announced during the month of
December 2009, and will be granted at The United
Nations, New York. Thirteen (13) prizes will be
granted in the presence of the Secretary General of
the U.N., the Honorable Ban Ki-moon:
First prize, of $10,000.00 and a plaque
Second prize, of $5,000.00 and a plaque
Third prize, of $3,000.00 and a plaque
Ten (10) honorable mentions, in the form of plaques.
Rules for Exhibits:
1. Entries must be submitted in writing and addressed
to :
THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE POLITICAL
CARTOON AWARD,
Trump Tower, 721 Fifth Ave, Suites 59H & 60H, New
York, NY 10022 (no phone or fax calls, please).
Entries for awards must be received on or before November
12, 2009, to cover work done in the year
2008/9, reflecting the importance of human dignity,
mutual respect and friendship among nations, as well
as economic consideration and environmental
responsibilities towards each other. While cartoonists
may send in what ever they please, the contest does
not encourage maligning member nations or their
leaders.
Winning cartoons will be chosen for their ability to
enhance, explain and even help direct the spirit and
principles of the U.N.
2. Entries for these awards may be made by any
professional individual, and should consist of
political cartoons printed in any publication
published anywhere, in any language. The entry must
consist of a reproduction (only reproductions will be
accepted!) of the cartoons, as published, with name of
publication, language, and date included, accompanied
by a newspaper reprint, and translated into English.
Exhibits are limited to two cartoons per person.
Reproductions must be presented measuring no larger
than 9 x 12 inches.
Every entry should conform to the stated limits and
size before it can be given jury consideration. All
exhibits should include a biography and picture of
entrant, and be in English.
3. All materials including prize-winning exhibits
become the property of THE UNITED NATIONS RANAN LURIE
POLITICAL CARTOON AWARD COMMITTEE and will not be
returned. Only copies (not originals!) will be
accepted for consideration. All material may be used
for promotional purposes, including but not limited to
inclusion in a special United Nations albums and
exhibits. The decisions of the judges are final and
irrevocable.
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