Winners Announced for the 9th International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest

The results of the 9th International Green Crescent Cartoon Contest have been officially announced. Organized to raise global awareness about addictions and promote prevention—particularly among youth—the contest attracted an impressive 1,165 submissions from 649 cartoonists across 53 countries.

After a detailed evaluation by an expert jury, the following artists have been recognized:

• First Prize: Jean-Loïc Belom (France)
• Second Prize: Mümin Bayram (Türkiye)
• Third Prize: Grzegorz Szumowski (Poland)
• Achievement Awards:
  • Muhammed Şengöz (Türkiye)
  • Hasan Ceylan (Türkiye)
  • Kürşat Zaman (Türkiye)
• Mazhar Osman Special Award: Necdet Yılmaz (Türkiye)
• Under 16 Years Old Category Awards:
  • Zeynep Irmak Yaman (Türkiye)
  • Defne Yıldız (Türkiye)
  • Umut Poyraz Geyik (Türkiye)
  • Irmak Oruç (Türkiye)

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated in this year’s contest and warmly congratulate the talented artists whose work stood out.

Further details regarding the award ceremony will be shared directly with the winners.