Graphic Novel Making Contest - Awards Ceremony - San Jose City Hall

Come celebrate the creative efforts of everyone who has participated in the 2024 Graphic Novel Making Contest!

Contest winners will be announced for all age groups at the Awards Ceremony. Guest speakers from the comics industry will provide inspirational and insightful speeches for all participants and attendees! Illusive Comics will sell graphic novels by our guest speakers and guest speakers will be available to sign books after the ceremony. Participants in the Cosplay on Display program will also be featured during the Awards Ceremony.

All eligible participants in the Graphic Novel Making Contest and Cosplay on Display program will be able to claim their participation gift during the Awards Ceremony. All are welcome to attend even if you did not submit an entry to the Graphic Novel Making Contest or Cosplay on Display program.

Guest Speakers

Guest Speakers will be announced soon!

Venue

The Awards Ceremony will be held in the San Jose City Hall Rotunda and Council Chambers. Doors open at 1pm and the Ceremony begins at 2pm.

Parking
Free parking is available in the ParkSJ Fourth and St. John Parking Garage located 1 block away from City Hall.

Cosplay
Costumes and Cosplay are encouraged (no prop blasters or guns). Show up early to hang out with cosplayers or pose for photos with our backdrops.

This program supports Summer Learning and the Graphic Novel Making Contest.

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