Geodesy Cartoon Competition – Winning Cartoons Revealed
The winners of the Geodesy Cartoon Competition were officially announced on 5 May 2026 during the IAG Geodesy Reception at the EGU General Assembly 2026 in Vienna, Austria. As a special highlight of the event, the top-ranked cartoons were also exhibited on site, showcasing the creativity and diversity of the global geodesy community.
The competition, organized by the GGOS Coordinating Office, proved to be a great success. A total of 274 cartoons were submitted by 119 cartoonists from 46 countries, significantly exceeding expectations. The initiative aimed to make geodesy more accessible and engaging by translating complex scientific concepts into clear and visually appealing illustrations.
Cartoons were submitted across three categories:
- explaining geodesy for the general public,
- illustrating observation techniques, and
- presenting geodetic products.
An international jury evaluated the entries based on clarity, creativity, accessibility, and scientific relevance.
The results highlight the strong interest in innovative science communication within the geodetic community. The exhibited cartoons demonstrated how effectively visual storytelling can bridge the gap between science and society.
The Geodesy Cartoon initiative, launched in 2024 by the GGOS Coordinating Office, continues to grow as a collaborative outreach effort. All cartoons are openly available under a Creative Commons license, encouraging reuse, adaptation, and further dissemination.
More information:
- Geodesy Cartoon Competition: https://geodesy.science/cartoon/competition/
- All Geodesy Cartoons: https://geodesy.science/cartoon
Author: Martin Sehnal
