In a world where violence and discrimination threaten global stability, the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition was started on the premise that tolerance  is more important than ever and that cartoons rely on tolerance and wisdom, and form one of the building blocks of  societies open to differences of opinion and beliefs. Today the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition is acknowledged in the world as the Oscar of cartoons. The competition has been organised for 27 years. So far, more than 6500 artists from 128 countries have taken part in the competition. These figures are indicative of the scope and importance of the award.
 
    The jury  of  the Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition, which attracts reputable cartoonists from around the world, are from among the most distinguished master cartoonists of the world.

     The Aydın Doğan International Cartoon Competition is realised by a long and exhausting process. With the beginning of the annual process, hundreds of cartoons are submitted from Gana to Finland, from the United States to the Philippines.  Following the initial screening of thousands of cartoons by a preliminary screening committee, the International Jury meets in June to determine the winners of the award. The jury, composed of  leading cartoonists of Turkey and the world, after long scrutiny, chose the fifteen cartoons worthy of the award. In addition to the awards for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place, twelve artists are given honorable mention. The remaining cartoons submitted to the International Jury are exhibited and printed in the annual album.