The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce the 2026 nominees for the annual presentation of the Ignatz Awards, a celebration of outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning.
Small Press Expo Announces The 2026 Ignatz Nominees
Ignatz Awards nominees are determined by a panel of comics professionals. We are most grateful for the efforts of this year’s team of jurors: Maria Hoey, Joel Christian Gill, Nick Bertozzi, Maggie McReady, Vik Alexander, Meg Lentz, Michael Albrecht, and Sofia Lesage.
Voting for the Ignatz Awards will be opened to anybody on the SPX email lists and anyone requesting a ballot. Ballots will be mailed out within 48-72 hours of receipt.
There will be no in-person voting at the show, as voting for the prestigious Ignatz Awards is open to all fans of indie comics.
The Ignatz Awards ceremony will be held at 9:30PM on Saturday September 12 in the White Oak Room of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
Other information about SPX 2026 and the Ignatz Awards, can be found at www.smallpressexpo.com
