Cathy Wilcox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cathy Wilcox
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Catherine Morville Wilcox
1963 (age 61–62) Sydney, New South Wales
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Cartoons |
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Notable work
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A Proper Little Lady |
| Awards | Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism – Cartooning, 2007, 2013, 2017/Stanley Award for Best Editorial/Political Cartoonist and Best Single Gag Artist in 1994 and for Best Single Gag Artist in 1997, 2014, 2015 / Australian Book Council of Australia Award. Cartoonist of the Year in 2009, 2016, 2020 / Museum of Australian Democracy. |
Cathy Wilcox, born in 1963, is a famous Australian cartoonist. She also illustrates books for children. You might know her cartoons from newspapers like The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
A cartoonist draws pictures that often make people think or laugh. These drawings can be about daily life, news, or even politics. Cathy Wilcox is very good at this! She has won many important awards for her work.
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Awards and Recognition
Cathy Wilcox has received several top awards for her cartoons. These awards show how talented and important her work is.
Walkley Awards
The Walkley Awards are a big deal in Australian journalism. They celebrate excellent reporting and creative work. Cathy has won this award three times for her cartoons:
- In 2007, she won for a cartoon about a public figure's controversial comments.
- In 2013, she won for a cartoon called 'Kevin Cleans Up'.
- In 2017, she won for 'Low-cost Housing, London'. This cartoon was about a major event related to housing in London.
Stanley Awards
The Stanley Awards are given by the Australian Cartoonists' Association. They celebrate the best cartoonists in Australia.
- In 1994, Cathy won her first Stanley Award. She was named Best Editorial/Political Cartoonist and Best Single Gag Artist. This was for her work in The Sydney Morning Herald.
- She also won the Stanley Award for Best Single Gag Cartoonist in 1997, 2014, and 2015. She was also a finalist in 2018.
Cartoonist of the Year
The Museum of Australian Democracy has honored Cathy Wilcox many times. They named her Cartoonist of the Year in:
- 2009
- 2016
- 2020
Children's Book Awards
Cathy Wilcox is also a talented children's book illustrator. She has won the Australian Children's Book Council's 'Picture Book of the Year' award twice. This shows her skill in creating art for young readers.
Selected Publications
Cathy Wilcox has created many published works. These include her newspaper cartoons and the children's books she has illustrated. Her work often makes people think about important topics in a new way.
