The Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours (Nami Concours) is a biannual award. It was launched in 2013 “for the purpose of offering wider opportunities to illustrators from all over the world who love children and picture books … our aim is to provide a platform for the discovery of world-caliber artists and thereby provide to children a more balanced and beautiful view of the world through their illustrations.” The award is sponsored by Nami Island, Korea.
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Objectives
"The primary aim of Nami Island International Illustrators Concours, or Nami Concours, is to provide artists with the opportunity to introduce their work on a global scale so that illustrators throughout the world can be inspired to create high quality works of art. Ultimately, we hope Nami Concours will contribute to an increase in the quality of picture book illustrations for children."
Prizes
3rd Nami Concours (2017)
A total of 1777 entries from 89 nations were submitted. A shortlist of 150 illustrators from 43 nations was announced in November 2016. The winners will be announced in February 2017.
2nd Nami Concours (2015)
A total of 1330 entries were submitted from 71 nations. A video of the Nami Concours 2015 was made, including the winning and shortlisted works.
Grand Prix
Golden Island
Green Island
Purple Island
1st Nami Concours (2013)
A total of 619 entries were submitted from 42 nations. A video of the Nami Concours 2013 was made, including the winning works.
Grand Prix
Golden Island
Green Island
Special Prize
Encouragement Prize