Regulations

1. Introduction

The Cyber Security Cartoon Award (CSCA) is dedicated to promoting awareness and creativity through the art of cartoons. This contest invites cartoonists from around the world to submit their original works. The following regulations govern the contest.

2. Eligibility

• The contest is open to professional editorial/political cartoonists of all ages, nationalities, and levels of experience.
• Submissions must be the original work of the entrant.
• AI generated images are NOT accepted in this award.

3. Theme

• The theme for the contest is "Cyber Security and Privacy".
• Cartoons should reflect issues, challenges, and solutions related to cyber security and privacy.

4. Submission Guidelines

• Each participant can submit up to three cartoons.
• Cartoons must be submitted in digital format (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, or PDF).
• The maximum file size for each submission is 5MB.
• Cartoons must be in A3 size (420mm x 297mm) and in high resolution (300 dpi), or A4 size (210mm x 297mm) and in 600 dpi.

5. Submission Process

• Submissions should be sent to award@cybersecuritycartoonaward.ca with the subject line "CSCA Submission 2024- [Your Name]".
• Include the following information in the email body:
  • Full Name
  • Short Bio
  • Age
  • Nationality
  • Contact Information (email and Personal Website)
  • Name of the media and date of publishing of each cartoon (if cartoons have been published in any journal or media).

6. Deadline

October 1st, 2024

7. Judging Criteria

• Creativity and originality
• Relevance to the theme
• Artistic quality
• Impact and message clarity

8. Judging Panel

• The judging panel will consist of experts in the fields of cyber security and cartoon art.
• The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

9. Prizes

• 1st Prize: $1000 and a certificate
• 2nd Prize: $500 and a certificate
• 3rd Prize: $250 and a certificate
• Honorable Mentions: Certificates

10. Rights and Usage

• By submitting a cartoon, participants grant CSCA the right to use, publish, and display the cartoon in any media for promotional and educational purposes, with appropriate credit to the artist.
• Participants retain the copyright of their submitted cartoons.

11. Notification of Winners

Winners will be notified by email and announced on the official CSCA website and social media channels on [announcement date].

12. General Conditions

• CSCA reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest if necessary.
• By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by these regulations and the decisions of the judges.

For any inquiries, please contact info@cybersecuritycartoonaward.ca.