Cartoon Club celebrates excellence in the world of animation, paying tribute both to the great masters who have made history and to the new talents shaping its future. It does so through its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Awards and the festival’s official prizes, which each year highlight creativity, innovation and passion on the international scene.

CARTOON CLUB ENVIRONMENT AWARD

Established in 2021, this award annually honors an animated work that combines artistic value with environmental commitment, highlighting animation as a tool for awareness and change.

FRANCO FOSSATI AWARD

A biennial national award for essays and criticism on comics, named after Franco Fossati and promoted by ANAFI, Anonima Fumetti and Centro Fumetto “Andrea Pazienza”. It promotes the study and dissemination of Italian comics culture.

FEDE A STRISCE – FAMIGLIA RAMBERTI AWARD

A special prize awarded to works or authors that combine comics with Christian or spiritual values. Established by the Ramberti family, it celebrates social commitment through the language of comics.

CARTOON KIDS AWARD

Dedicated to animated films for children aged 5 to 11. The winner is chosen by a truly special jury: about 300 kids who enthusiastically and professionally cast their votes!

CARTOON JUNIOR AWARD

A prize dedicated to short films created by children and teenagers in animation film workshops within educational settings, promoting creativity and learned techniques.

AUDIENCE JURY AWARD

The Audience Jury of the Cartoon Club and Signor Rossi Awards is composed of animation fans of all ages who vote for the finalist short films in competition. Their judgment helps reward the most beloved works and enhances the authentic bond between animated cinema and its audience.