Awards

Hugo and Nebula Awards

The most prestigious professional and the most prestigious fan award in the genre.

World Fantasy Award

This award is given during the World Fantasy Convention.

John W. Campbell Best New Writer Award

This Award is given at WorldCon to the best new science fiction or fantasy writer whose first work of science fiction or fantasy appearing in a professional publication was published in the previous two years.

Bram Stoker Award

Awarded by the Horror Writers' Association

James Tiptree, Jr. Award

An annual literary prize for science fiction or fantasy that explores and expands the roles of women and men for work by both women and men.

Sapphire Award

Best Science Fiction Romance

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SF Writing Contests

There are many contests, open to amateurs and professionals. Some require entry fees, but most are free.