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André Carrilho Wins World Press Cartoon Grand Prize

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Alan Gardner Published: October 20, 2026 1 minute 1 comment

The Word Press Cartoon has announced the winners in their annual competition for best editorial cartoon, caricature, and gag cartoon. Taking the grand prix is Portuguese cartoonist/illustrator André Carrilho for his cartoon called “Gaza, for the History of Horror.”

Editorial Cartoon

• 1st Place: André Carrilho, “Gaza, for the History of Horror” (Portugal)
• 2nd Place: Tchavdar Nikolov, “Visiting China” (Bulgaria)
• 3rd Place: Marilena Nardi “Cross Dressing” (Italy)

Caricature

• 1st Place: J. Aldeguer, “Jane Goodall” (Spain)
• 2nd Place Frank Hoppmann “Friedrich Merz” (Germany)
• 3rd Place: André Carrilho “Nigel Farage” (Portugal)

Gag Cartoon

• 1st Place: Toshow “King” (Serbia)
• 2nd Place: Rainer Ehrt “Robot Tattoo” (Germany)
• 3rd Place: Goran Divac “Editor’s Editor” (Serbia)

To see honorable mentions, please visit World Press Cartoon. The exhibit featuring the winning cartoons will be on exhibit in Oeiras, Portugal from Oct. 17 through Jan. 24.