The Ignatz Awards, named for the character in the classic comic strip Krazy Kat by George Herriman, is a festival prize that recognizes outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. The ballot is created by a panel of five cartoonists and is then voted on by the attendees at the event. This offers a unique reflection of the views the professionals and their fans. The award winners are announced at our awards gala.
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2009 Ignatz Award Winners
- Outstanding Artist
Nate Powell, Swallow Me Whole (Top Shelf) - Outstanding Anthology or Collection
Kramer’s Ergot #7, ed. Sammy Harkham (Buenaventura) - Outstanding Graphic Novel
Acme Novelty Library #19, Chris Ware (Drawn & Quarterly) - Outstanding Story
“Willy,” Papercutter #10, Damien Jay (Tugboat) - Promising New Talent
Colleen Frakes, Woman King (self-published) - Outstanding Series
Uptight, Jordan Crane (Fantagraphics) - Outstanding Comic
Uptight #3, Jordan Crane (Fantagraphics) - Outstanding Mini-Comic
Stay Away From Other People, Lisa Hanawalt - Outstanding Online Comic
Year of the Rat, Cayetano Garza
Click here for the Ignatz Awards guidelines for eligibility and submissions.
Past Awards: