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Frequently asked

Who organizes the award?

The award is organized by Foreningen Niels Bugges Cartoon Awards, based in Viborg, Denmark. The award has been held annually since at least 2013.

Where do I send my cartoons?

Submissions, contest terms and conditions are handled through www.nielsbuggeaward.org. For other questions, write to info@nielsbuggeaward.com.

Can I get a printed catalogue of past winners?

Yes. Catalogues for 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, plus the Boligan special, are offered through the online shop.

The Niels Bugge Cartoon Award brings cartoonists together around the central idea that cartoons carry a sense — a balance of humour, meaning, and insight. The annual theme guides each edition, inviting artists to reflect on social questions through their own visual style. Past themes such as Utopia show how a shared subject can spark highly personal work, from playful satire to pointed commentary, and how a single theme can reveal many different ways of seeing the world.

Organised from Viborg, Denmark, the award presents itself as a world championship for cartoonists, with a focus on artistic quality and thoughtful engagement with everyday life. The catalogue gathers the selected entries, making it possible to explore the drawings as a body of work rather than isolated pieces. Winning cartoons often move beyond a quick laugh to raise questions about equality, diversity, and the strange contradictions of contemporary society.

Alongside the contest, the award is connected to the legacy of Niels Bugge and to a wider community that values humour as a serious form of expression. Visitors who want to learn more can find practical details about the organisation, the competition, and the catalogues, while artists can review the terms, conditions, and submission process before taking part. In this way, the award supports both established cartoonists and newcomers whose drawings combine wit with a clear sense of purpose.