From Slate.com:

The two award categories for the Cartoonist Studio Prize are Print Comic of the Year and Web Comic of the Year.Finalists for each category will be announced in early March. The two winning comics will be announced in early April.

Eligible print comics must be written in (or translated into) English and published between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of 2018. Creators or publishers may submit a print comic for consideration by clicking here.

Eligible web comics must be written in (or translated into) English and published online between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of 2018. Creators or publishers may submit a web comic for consideration by clicking here.

Submissions in both categories must be received by January 31, 2019.Currently enrolled CCS students and faculty are not eligible for the award. Creators may submit one—and no more than one—work in each of the two categories. The judging panel reserves the right to consider work that was not officially submitted.Creators or publishers may submit a work for consideration by sending a physical copy of the book, along with a submission form, to:

• The Center for Cartoon Studies
• Cartoonist Studio Prize
• PO Box 125
• 94 South Main Street (Fed Ex and UPS only)
• White River Junction, Vermont 05001

SUBMISSION FORMS

• Printed comic creators or publishers may submit a comic for consideration, click here.
• Eligible Web Comics must be written in (or translated into) English, published online between January 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year. Creators or publishers may submit a web comic for consideration by clicking here for the online Web Comics form.

Submissions in both categories must be received by January 31, 2019.No creator may submit more than one work in either category. The judging panel reserves the right to consider work that was not officially submitted.Questions? studioprize@cartoonstudies.org