Hamilton Spectator editorial cartoonist Graeme MacKay has been honoured for political satire by the
United Nations Correspondents Association.
MacKay, whose works have pricked Spectator readers' consciences and often tickled their funny bones for
10 years, has been chosen one of the association's 2006 winners of the prestigious Ranan Lurie Political
Cartooning Award.
MacKay, the only Canadian in the international winners' circle, was awarded a citation of excellence for his
entry. First place went to Alfredo Sabat of La Nacion in Argentina. Cartoonists from the U.S., France,
Australia, Brazil, Greece and China were honoured.
"It's great to be in the company of these guys," MacKay said.
"We're really lucky to have Graeme here with us," said Spectator Opinions Editor Kevin Cavanagh.
"When it comes to opinion, writers might have a whole column to make their points but it is entirely
different for a visual satirist," said Cavanagh.
"He has to push a lot of emotional buttons in one panel."
United Nations Correspondents Association.
MacKay, whose works have pricked Spectator readers' consciences and often tickled their funny bones for
10 years, has been chosen one of the association's 2006 winners of the prestigious Ranan Lurie Political
Cartooning Award.
MacKay, the only Canadian in the international winners' circle, was awarded a citation of excellence for his
entry. First place went to Alfredo Sabat of La Nacion in Argentina. Cartoonists from the U.S., France,
Australia, Brazil, Greece and China were honoured.
"It's great to be in the company of these guys," MacKay said.
"We're really lucky to have Graeme here with us," said Spectator Opinions Editor Kevin Cavanagh.
"When it comes to opinion, writers might have a whole column to make their points but it is entirely
different for a visual satirist," said Cavanagh.
"He has to push a lot of emotional buttons in one panel."
| Spectator cartoonist wins prestigious international award The Hamilton Spectator January 3, 2006 |