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Set of literary awards by the science fiction and fantasy magazine Locus
Locus Award
Trophy used since 2018
Awarded for The best science fiction, fantasy and horror of the previous year Presented by
Locus First awarded 1971; 53 years ago (1971 ) Website
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The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine
Locus , a monthly magazine based in
Oakland, California .
[1] The awards are presented at an annual banquet. In addition to the plaques awarded to the winners,
publishers of winning works are honored with certificates, which is unique in the field.
[2]
Originally a poll of Locus subscribers only, voting is now open to anyone, but the votes of subscribers count twice as much as the votes of non-subscribers.
[3] The award was inaugurated in 1971, and was originally intended to provide suggestions and recommendations for the
Hugo Awards .
[2] They have come to be considered a prestigious prize in science fiction, fantasy and horror literature.
[4]
[5]
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction regards the Locus Awards as sharing the reputation of the
Hugo and
Nebula Awards .
[1]
Gardner Dozois holds the record for the most wins (43), while
Neil Gaiman has won the most awards for works of fiction (18).
Robert Silverberg has received the highest number of nominations (158).
[6]
Frequently nominated
As of the 2021 awards, the following have had the most nominations:
[6]
Categories
Inactive categories
There are several categories that no longer receive Locus Awards:
[8]
Locus Award for Best Original Anthology (1972–1975)
[9]
Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection (1972–1975)
[10]
Locus Award for Best Fanzine (1971–1977)
[11]
Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue (1971)
[12]
Locus Award for Best Critic (1974–1977)
[13]
Locus Award for Best Fan Writer (1971–1973)
[14]
1971: Harry Warner, Jr.
1972: Charlie Brown
1973:
Terry Carr
Locus Award for Best Fan Critic (1971)
[15]
Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover (1975–1976)
[16]
1975: Science Fiction Book Club
1976: Science Fiction Book Club
Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback (1975–1976)
[17]
Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist (1971–1973)
[18]
1971: Leo & Diane Dillon
1972: Gene Szafran
1973: Frank Kelly Freas
Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist (1972–1973)
[19]
1972: Frank Kelly Freas
1973: Frank Kelly Freas
Locus Award for Best Fan Artist (1971–1975)
[20]
1971: Alicia Austin
1972: Bill Rotsler
1973: Bill Rotsler
1974: Tim Kirk
1975: Tim Kirk
Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist (1971)
[21]
Locus Award for Best Convention (1971)
[22]
References
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Langford, David .
"Locus Award" . In
Clute, John ; et al. (eds.).
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction (3rd ed.). Gollancz. Retrieved September 11, 2021 .
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"Locus Awards" . Science Fiction Awards Database . Retrieved February 21, 2021 .
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"2020 Locus Poll and Survey" . Locus . Archived from
the original on April 13, 2020.
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Schaub, Michael (June 26, 2018).
"Locus Award winners include N.K. Jemisin, Victor LaValle and John Scalzi" .
The Los Angeles Times .
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Flood, Allison (June 27, 2016).
"Locus awards go to Ann Leckie, Naomi Novik and other stars" .
The Guardian .
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b
"Locus Awards Tallies" .
Science Fiction Awards Database . Retrieved May 11, 2022 .
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"2023 Locus Awards Top Ten Finalists" . April 28, 2023.
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Locus Award Winners by Category
Archived 2013-10-02 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Awards for Best Original Anthology
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Fanzine
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Critic
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Fan Writer
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Fan Critic
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Fan Artist
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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Locus Award for Best Convention
Archived 2008-12-01 at the
Wayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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