Thank you to all the entrants to the second round of the Cheltenham Illustration Awards.

The Call for Entries is now closed. The standard of work submitted was extremely high and we look forward to an exciting Awards Exhibition and Presentation on 15 October. Cash prizes for Emerging Talent and Apple iMac computers for students will again be awarded to the winner and runner up in each category.

A new prize for 2008 will be £250 worth of artists materials of the winner's choice, donated by

The judging panel this year will be: Steven Appleby, Simon Esterson, Paul Gravett and Oliver Jelf.

"An Independent Line" This year we are holding a Symposium on Narrative Illustration and Authorship to coincide with the Awards Presentation. Guest speakers will include: illustrator and self publisher Benoit Jacques and Dr Jackie Batey of Damp Flat Books. Further details and ticket availability coming soon.