Locus Award
Template:Short description Template:Primary sources Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox award 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.<ref name=SFE-locus-award/> The awards are presented at an annual banquet.<ref name="about">Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The award was inaugurated in 1971, and was originally intended to provide suggestions and recommendations for the Hugo Awards.<ref name="about" /> They have come to be considered a prestigious prize in science fiction, fantasy and horror literature.<ref name=latimes-2018/><ref name=guardian-2016/> The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction regards the Locus Awards as sharing the stature of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.<ref name=SFE-locus-award/>
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).<ref name=SFADB-tallies/>
Frequently nominated
As of the 2021 awards, the following have had the most nominations:<ref name=SFADB-tallies>Template:Cite web</ref>
| Person | Nominations | Nominations (fiction) | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Silverberg | 158 | 88 | 9 |
| Gardner Dozois | 133 | 21 | 43 |
| Ellen Datlow | 104 | 0 | 16 |
| Michael Swanwick | 84 | 74 | 3 |
| Ursula K. Le Guin | 80 | 56 | 24 |
| Martin H. Greenberg | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Gene Wolfe | 74 | 67 | 6 |
| Stephen Baxter | 73 | 67 | 1 |
| David G. Hartwell | 73 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Reed | 71 | 67 | 0 |
| Lucius Shepard | 70 | 60 | 8 |
| Gregory Benford | 69 | 54 | 0 |
| Terri Windling | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Frederik Pohl | 65 | 46 | 3 |
| Nancy Kress | 64 | 57 | 2 |
| George R. R. Martin | 63 | 42 | 16 |
Categories
- Locus Award for Best Novel (1971–1979)
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (1980–)
- Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (1980–)
- Locus Award for Best Horror Novel (1989–90, 1994, 2017–present)<ref name="SFE-locus-award" />
- Locus Award for Best Horror/Dark Fantasy Novel (1991–93, 1996–97)
- Locus Award for Best Dark Fantasy/Horror Novel (1995, 1999)
- Locus Award for Best First Novel (1981–)
- Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book (2003–)
- Locus Award for Best Novella
- Locus Award for Best Novelette
- Locus Award for Best Short Story
- Locus Award for Best Magazine
- Locus Award for Best Publisher
- Locus Award for Best Anthology (1976-)
- Locus Award for Best Collection (1975-)
- Locus Award for Best Editor (1989-)
- Locus Award for Best Artist
- Locus Award for Best Non-fiction (1979-, briefly merged with Art Book in 2004, 2009-2010)
- Locus Award for Best Illustrated and Art Book (1979-1980, 1994-, merged with Non-Fiction in 2004, 2009-2010)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In addition to the regular categories, there have been Special Awards
- 2018: Clarion West<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- 2022: The Codex Writers' Group<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- 2023: Carl Brandon Society<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- 2024: Jeanne Cavelos (and the Odyssey Writing Workshop)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- 2025: Ignyte Awards<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Inactive categories
There are several categories that no longer receive Locus Awards:<ref>Locus Award Winners by Category Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- Locus Award for Best Original Anthology (1972–1975)<ref>Locus Awards for Best Original Anthology Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1972: Universe 1 edited by Terry Carr
- 1973: Again, Dangerous Visions edited by Harlan Ellison
- 1974: Astounding: John W. Campbell Memorial Anthology edited by Harry Harrison
- 1975: Universe 4 edited by Terry Carr
- Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection (1972–1975)<ref>Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1972: World's Best Science Fiction: 1971 edited by Donald A. Wollheim and Terry Carr
- 1973: The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2 edited by Terry Carr
- 1974: The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2 edited by Terry Carr
- 1975: Before the Golden Age edited by Isaac Asimov
- Locus Award for Best Fanzine (1971–1977)<ref>Locus Award for Best Fanzine Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Locus
- 1972: Locus
- 1973: Locus
- 1974: Locus
- 1975: Outworlds
- 1976: Locus
- 1977: Locus
- Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue (1971)<ref>Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Locus #70
- Locus Award for Best Critic (1974–1977)<ref>Locus Award for Best Critic Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1974: Richard Geis
- 1975: P. Schuyler Miller
- 1976: Richard Geis
- 1977: Spider Robinson
- Locus Award for Best Fan Writer (1971–1973)<ref>Locus Award for Best Fan Writer Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Harry Warner, Jr.
- 1972: Charlie Brown
- 1973: Terry Carr
- Locus Award for Best Fan Critic (1971)<ref>Locus Award for Best Fan Critic Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Ted Pauls
- Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover (1975–1976)<ref>Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1975: Science Fiction Book Club
- 1976: Science Fiction Book Club
- Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback (1975–1976)<ref>Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1975: Ballantine
- 1976: Ballantine
- Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist (1971–1973)<ref>Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Leo & Diane Dillon
- 1972: Gene Szafran
- 1973: Frank Kelly Freas
- Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist (1972–1973)<ref>Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1972: Frank Kelly Freas
- 1973: Frank Kelly Freas
- Locus Award for Best Fan Artist (1971–1975)<ref>Locus Award for Best Fan Artist Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Alicia Austin
- 1972: Bill Rotsler
- 1973: Bill Rotsler
- 1974: Tim Kirk
- 1975: Tim Kirk
- Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist (1971)<ref>Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Bill Rotsler
- Locus Award for Best Convention (1971)<ref>Locus Award for Best Convention Template:Webarchive accessed 14 June 2013</ref>
- 1971: Noreascon
See also
References
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