Geffen Award
げふぇんしょう
Annual literary award for Israeli SF and fantasy (established 1999).
Best Original Speculative Fiction BookBest Original Speculative Fiction Short StoryBest Translated Science Fiction BookBest Translated Fantasy BookBest Translated Speculative Fiction Book for Youth
- Established
- 1999
- Organizer
- Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Selection
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Active
Description
The Geffen Award is an annual literary award targeting Israeli SF and fantasy, established in 1999. Organized by the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy, awards are presented and announced at the ICon Festival. Named after Amos Geffen, it is awarded in multiple categories such as original works, short stories, translations, and translations for children and YA.
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection | Selection committee of the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy | — | Awards presentation and announcement at ICon Festival |
Selection
Judges
Selection committee of the Israeli Society for Science Fiction and Fantasy
Announcement
Awards presentation and announcement at ICon Festival
Criteria
- Suitability to the SF/fantasy genre
- Literary and narrative quality
- In translation categories, quality and fidelity of the translation
Application Tips
Dos
- Always check the eligibility conditions (category, language, publication year, etc.)
- Clearly ensure the content aligns with the genre (SF/fantasy)
- For translation categories, check the quality of both the original and the translation
Don''ts
- Do not submit without meeting the entry requirements
- Do not enter in a way that infringes copyright
- Do not ignore deadlines or submission formats
From Judges
- Emphasis on genre suitability and quality of story and writing style
- In translation categories, natural translations that accurately convey the original intent are highly evaluated
Related Awards
- Sapir Prize
- Bialik Prize
- Brenner Prize
- Bernstein Prize
- Israel Prize
- Jerusalem Prize
Official Resources
https://geffen.sf-f.org.il/geffen_2022/Past Winners
Richard Matheson
Winner
Terry Pratchett
Winner
J. K. Rowling
Winner
Lili Daie
Winner
Hagar Yanai
Winner
Gili Bar-Hillel Semo
Winner
Orson Scott Card
Winner
Tim Powers
Winner
Orson Scott Card
Winner
Fritz Leiber
Winner