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DWAYNE McDUFFIE AWARD FOR DIVERSITY IN COMICS
Deadline for completed submissions is May 1, 2025
What is the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics?
The prestigious Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics honors 5 finalists with 1 winner, whose commitment to excellence and inclusion—both on the page as well as behind the scenes—exemplifies the late Mr. McDuffie’s own career producing entertainment that reflects a wide scope of human experience, created by an equally wide scope of human beings. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2025 at San Diego Comic Con International.
Please note: All of the information provided will be kept confidential and be used for evaluation purposes only. The Judging Committee will review the Submissions and select the Nominees, then the Award honoree. Among the criteria for selection is: broadening the range of characters portrayed in comics; adding to the variety of creators contributing to the medium; influence on the marketplace; and contributions to the advancement of women, LGBTQ+s, and ALL minorities in comics and pop culture.
Please complete all fields and, if multiple projects, submit a separate nomination form for each.
A session announcing and honoring the 2025 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics’ recipient will be held in July 2025 in San Diego, CA during Comic-Con International. The event is open to all attendees.