The AOI's Global Award Scheme Is Back

AOI Awards manager sabine reimer explains how entering this year’s World Illustration Awards could result in recognition, exposure and exciting new clients.

While the Oscars is probably the best-known awards scheme in the world – its impact is felt around the globe in column inches, Twitter feeds and box office takings – there are plenty of other award ceremonies that have a significant impact for entrants and their respective industries. And the annual World Illustration Awards (WIA) is no exception.

Presented by the Association of Illustrators (AOI), in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, the World Illustration Awards is one of the industry’s largest and most esteemed award schemes. With eight categories that encompass the breadth of illustration, the catalogue of shortlisted work and accompanying touring exhibition provides a snapshot of some of the best work in illustration today.