Russell Myers will be honored with the Gold Key award at the 78th Annual Reuben Awards in San Diego, August 23rd.
The National Cartoonists Society proudly honors legendary cartoonist Russell Myers with the Gold Key Award and inducts him into the NCS Hall of Fame. For over 54 years, Myers has independently written and illustrated his daily syndicated comic strip, Broom-Hilda. In 2024, he earned a Guinness World Record for the “Longest Running Daily Cartoon Strip by a Single Author.”
Myers, who grew up with a passion for cartooning, began his career illustrating greeting cards at Hallmark before realizing his dream with Broom-Hilda. The strip, featuring the whimsical adventures of an old green witch and her eclectic friends, debuted on April 19, 1970. It quickly gained popularity, leading to several collections, two animated series, and various media adaptations. Myers continues to single-handedly create Broom-Hilda from his home in Oregon.
The National Cartoonists Society celebrates Russell Myers’ remarkable success with Broom-Hilda and his enduring passion for cartooning. Congratulations, Russell!
