[1] The biannual event is sponsored by Nami Island, Korea, and seeks to encourage artistic creativity and advance the quality of picture book illustrations worldwide.
In 2013, Nami Concours was added to an existing children's book program NAMBOOK.
It celebrated the opportunity to elevate the level of creativity required in children's picture books.
The competition helps to heighten the awareness surrounding the high caliber of art required to create outstanding children's books.
[10][11] A video of the Nami Concours 2015 was made, including the winning and shortlisted works.