Thomas D. Clareson Award for Distinguished Service
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Edition 16 (2011) Winner
Jeanne Gomoll
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Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Madison, Wisconsin
Career
- Occupations
- artist, writer, editor, graphic designer, science fiction fan
- Active Years
- 1975-2024
- Affiliations
- SF(3), WisCon
- Memberships
- A Women's Apa, Turbo-Charged Party Animal Apa
- Influenced By
- Joanna Russ
- Nominations
- Hugo Award for Best Fan Artist nomination (1978, 1979, 1980), Hugo Award for Best Fanzine nomination (1978, 1980), Hugo Award for Best Related Work nomination (1992)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | — | Geography | B.A. | — | United States |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Geography
Degree:
B.A.
Year of Graduation:
1975
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Thomas D. Clareson Award for Distinguished Service | — | Distinguished Service | Science Fiction Research Association | Winner |
| 2014 | Guest of Honor at 72nd World Science Fiction Convention | — | Guest of Honor | Loncon 3 | Guest of Honor |
Thomas D. Clareson Award for Distinguished Service
2011
Category:
Distinguished Service
Organization:
Science Fiction Research Association
Result:
Winner
Guest of Honor at 72nd World Science Fiction Convention
2014
Category:
Guest of Honor
Organization:
Loncon 3
Result:
Guest of Honor
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
An Open Letter to Joanna Russ
1987 EssayA seminal essay responding to Bruce Sterling's omission of 1970s women SF writers in his cyberpunk anthology introduction, recounting women's roles in SF history and fandom.
feminismSF historywomen writers
Bibliography
- "An Open Letter to Joanna Russ", _Aurora_, v.10, n.1 (Winter 1986-87)
- Editor, _Janus_ (#1-18, 1975-1980)
- Editorial collective member for _Aurora_ (#19-26, 1981–90)
- Editor (with Diane Martin) and designer of _The Bakery Men Don't See_ (1991)
- Editor and designer of _Her Smoke Rose Up from Supper_ (1993)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- feminist perspectivecriticism through fandom activities
- Recurring Motifs
- women's roles in SFfeminismfan community
Legacy
Renowned as a feminist SF fan, editor, and artist, co-founder of Janus/Aurora fanzine, and guest of honor at numerous conventions including the 72nd Worldcon.
Trivia
- Chaired WisCon 20 (1996) and WisCon 30 (2006).
- Worked as a graphic designer for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from 1979 to 2003.