2025 Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards

Premier Awards - Best Local Cartoon ( Circulation up to 1499,Circulation 1500 to 3999,Circulation 4000 to 6499,Circulation 6500 to 9999) Back

  • Place Name: First Place
    Contestant Name: Rocky Mountain Outlook (Canmore/Kananaskis/Banff)
    Entry Title: Affordable housing woes
    Entry Credit: Patrick LaMontagne
    Judge Comment: This is a lyrical tribute to a pressing problem....well executed with a nice whimsical touch.The top cartoon in this group.
  • Place Name: Second Place
    Contestant Name: Rocky Mountain Outlook (Canmore/Kananaskis/Banff)
    Entry Title: Keeping my head on my shoulders
    Entry Credit: Patrick LaMontagne
    Judge Comment: Terrific cartoon, only slightly overshadowed by the 1st place winner...and beautifully drawn!
  • Place Name: Third Place
    Contestant Name: Gulf Islands Driftwood (Salt Spring Island, BC)
    Entry Title: Rooster & Dog Evictions
    Entry Credit: Dennis Parker
    Judge Comment: Solid cartoon reflecting on a local issue...bravo!
  • Competition Comment: Some great cartoons coming out of Western Canada!...Any of these could appear in larger markets. Their communities are well served with these terrific cartoons.