Winners of Whoosh International Cartoon Contest 2023 - Indonesia

The Whoosh International Cartoon Contest, a global gathering of creative minds, recently wrapped up in a dynamic ceremony held at Jakarta’s Jimbaran Garden, Indonesia's capital.

Orchestrated by PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), the contest was designed to spotlight the high-speed ‘Whoosh’ train service that zips between Jakarta and Bandung. International cartoonists were invited to visually interpret the new ‘Lifestyle Whoosh’ civilization, a concept that blends speed, comfort, and modern living.

Winners hailed from a diverse range of countries, including Indonesia, China, Cuba, Iran, Romania, and Italy. Awards ranged from IDR 2.5 million to IDR 25 million, the contest attracted 296 cartoonists from 40 countries, with a total of 424 cartoon works and 97 comic works submitted, making for a truly international event.

The contest featured two categories: Cartoon and Comics.

The Winners:

Cartoon:

1st prize: Agus Harsanta - Indonesia

2nd prize: Munadi - Indonesia

3rd prize: Roberto Castillo Rodriguez - Cuba

10 Special Mention Awards:

Dendy Heru Hardono - Indonesia

Abdulloh Ibnu Thalhah - Indonesia

Achmad Cholid - Indonesia

Salar Eshratkhah - Iran

Djoko Susilo - Indonesia

Doru Axinte - Romania

Li Kui Jun - China

Muhammad Syaifuddin Ifoed - Indonesia

Slamet Widodo - Indonesia

Tasser Friedrich - Italy

1st prize Agus Harsanta - Indonesia

1st prize Agus Harsanta - Indonesia

Comics

1st prize: Nana Maulana - Indonesia

2nd prize: Dimas Rajendra Sadewa - Indonesia

3rd prize: Liu Ke - China

10 Special Mention Awards:

Tosan Priyonggo - Indonesia

Akhmad Kuncoro - Indonesia

Muhammad Najib - Indonesia

Amir Muhtar - Indonesia

Billy Kambini Yudianto - Indonesia

Edi Ritonga - Indonesia

Helena Joan - Indonesia

I Gusti Ayu Pitriani - Indonesia

I Nyoman Joni Astagunada - Indonesia

Ketut Oktabayuna - Indonesia