Speculative fiction literary awards by Locus magazine
Locus Award Trophy used since 2018
Awarded for The best science fiction, fantasy and horror of the previous year Presented by Locus First award 1971; 54 years ago (1971 ) Website www
TheLocus Awards are an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazineLocus Oakland, California .[ 1] [ 2]
Originally a poll ofLocus subscribers only, voting is now open to anyone, but the votes of subscribers count twice as much as the votes of non-subscribers.[ 3] Hugo Awards .[ 2] [ 4] [ 5] The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction Nebula Awards .[ 1]
Gardner Dozois holds the record for the most wins (43), whileNeil Gaiman has won the most awards for works of fiction (18).Robert Silverberg has received the highest number of nominations (158).[ 6]
Frequently nominated [ edit ] As of the 2021 awards, the following have had the most nominations:[ 6]
Inactive categories [ edit ] 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] 1971:Locus 1972:Locus 1973:Locus 1974:Locus 1975:Outworlds 1976:Locus 1977:Locus 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] ^a b c Langford, David ."Locus Award" . InClute, John ; et al. (eds.).The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction . RetrievedSeptember 11, 2021 .^a b "Locus Awards" .Science Fiction Awards Database . RetrievedFebruary 21, 2021 .^ "2020 Locus Poll and Survey" .Locus . Archived fromthe original on April 13, 2020.^ Schaub, Michael (June 26, 2018)."Locus Award winners include N.K. Jemisin, Victor LaValle and John Scalzi" .The Los Angeles Times ^ Flood, Allison (June 27, 2016)."Locus awards go to Ann Leckie, Naomi Novik and other stars" .The Guardian ^a b "Locus Awards Tallies" .Science Fiction Awards Database . RetrievedMay 11, 2022 .^ "2023 Locus Awards Top Ten Finalists" . April 28, 2023.^ Locus Award Winners by Category Archived 2013-10-02 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Awards for Best Original Anthology Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Fanzine Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Critic Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Fan Writer Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Fan Critic Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Fan Artist Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013^ Locus Award for Best Convention Archived 2008-12-01 at theWayback Machine accessed 14 June 2013
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