Locus Award
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Annual literary award for science fiction, fantasy, and horror works selected by Locus magazine reader voting.
- 創設年
- 1971
- 主催
- Locus Science Fiction Foundation (LSFF)
- カテゴリー
- ジャンル小説
- 選考方式
- Vote
- 受賞対象
- 不問
- 開催頻度
- 年1回
- 締切時期
- 4月頃
- 発表時期
- 5月頃
- 賞のステータス
- 活動中
説明
The Locus Award is an annual literary award established in 1971, awarded to outstanding science fiction, fantasy, and horror works from the previous year based on reader votes from the monthly magazine Locus. Initially limited to subscribers, voting is now open to anyone, with subscriber votes counted double those of non-subscribers. Winners are announced at the annual banquet, in Locus magazine, and on the official website. Categories include novels, novellas, short stories, anthologies, collections, editors, artists, nonfiction, and more. Category structures and some awards have changed or been suspended over the years.
賞品
- 主賞品
- Trophy (using the trophy design since 2018)
- Increased honor and visibility from winning
- Publication and exposure in Locus magazine and related media
- Attention as a recommendation for other major awards like the Hugo Award (often referenced)
選考情報
選考プロセス
| 段階 | 審査員 | 通過率 | 発表 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry/Voting Period | Locus magazine readers (now anyone can vote; subscriber votes counted double) | — | After the voting period ends, top candidates are selected based on the tally |
| Finalists Announcement | Top candidates from tallied reader votes | — | Top candidates (e.g., top 10) published on Locus official website and in Locus magazine |
| Winner Determination and Announcement | Final tallied reader votes (subscriber votes weighted) | — | Announced at the annual banquet, published in Locus magazine, official website, and press |
選考基準
- Science fiction/fantasy/horror works published in the previous year
- Reader support (popularity)
- Literary value, originality, storytelling, and impact on readers
応募のヒント
推奨
- 該当年（前年度）に出版・公開されていることを確認する
- 読者に作品を知ってもらうための広報・レビューを行う（購読者の支持が重要）
- 出版社・著者は投票方法と投票期間を周知する
注意
- 投票の買収や不正操作（スパムや組織的な操作）は避ける
- ルールや対象期間を満たしていない作品を申請・誤表示すること
- 過度な自己宣伝でコミュニティの反発を招くこと
審査員から
- （Locus誌と読者からの助言として）まずは良質な作品を作ることが最も重要
- 読者に届く形で作品を流通させ、レビューや推薦を得る努力をすること
- 購読者の支持が重視されるため、既存ファンや購読者への情報発信は有効
関連の賞
- Hugo Award
- Nebula Award
- World Fantasy Award
- John W. Campbell Memorial Award
- Aurora Award
- Ignyte Awards
- Seiun Award
公式情報
http://www.sfadb.com/Locus_Awards過去の受賞者
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Locus was recognized by the 1977 Locus Awards as fanzine. It was valued as a channel for news and reader culture in fandom.
Locus is remembered as fanzine in the early Locus Awards.
Spider Robinson was recognized by the 1977 Locus Awards as critical and author activity. It reflected a presence in both criticism and fiction writing.
Spider Robinson is remembered as critical and author activity in the early Locus Awards.
Locus was recognized by the 1976 Locus Awards as fanzine. It was valued as a channel for news and reader culture in fandom.
Locus is remembered as fanzine in the early Locus Awards.
Richard E. Geis was recognized by the 1976 Locus Awards as critical activity. A sustained critical presence and sharp commentary were recognized.
Richard E. Geis is remembered as critical activity in the early Locus Awards.
Science Fiction Book Club was recognized by the 1976 Locus Awards as publisher (hardcover). Its role in distribution through hardcover selection was recognized.
Science Fiction Book Club is remembered as publisher (hardcover) in the early Locus Awards.
Ballantine Books was recognized by the 1976 Locus Awards as publisher (paperback). It helped support the paperback science-fiction market.
Ballantine Books is remembered as publisher (paperback) in the early Locus Awards.
An original science-fiction anthology edited by Terry Carr, collecting varied stories that capture the atmosphere of early-1970s SF.
An original science-fiction anthology edited by Terry Carr, collecting varied stories that capture the atmosphere of early-1970s SF.
Asimov’s anthology gathers science-fiction stories from the 1930s with his own memoir-like commentary and historical perspective.
Asimov’s anthology gathers science-fiction stories from the 1930s with his own memoir-like commentary and historical perspective.
Treated as a fanzine/community publication; no standalone trade book was confirmed.
Treated as a fanzine/community publication; no standalone trade book was confirmed.
The award entry concerns criticism and reviewing activity rather than a specific stand-alone book.
The award entry concerns criticism and reviewing activity rather than a specific stand-alone book.
This entry points to a publisher/book-club entity rather than a specific work; no standalone book was confirmed.
This entry points to a publisher/book-club entity rather than a specific work; no standalone book was confirmed.
The award entry names a publisher rather than a specific literary work.
The award entry names a publisher rather than a specific literary work.
A fan-art entry rather than a book; no published stand-alone volume was confirmed.
A fan-art entry rather than a book; no published stand-alone volume was confirmed.
A science-fiction anthology honoring John W. Campbell, praised as an edited collection of stories by major genre writers.
A tribute to the Golden Age of science fiction in anthology form.
An annual anthology collecting the year’s science-fiction short fiction, noted for the strength of its editorial curation.
A standard annual anthology of 1973 science fiction.
An award item tied to Locus magazine rather than a standalone book.
Not a book, but a magazine-related item.
An item recognizing criticism activity itself rather than a standalone book.
Recognition of critical work, not a single title.
An item for fan art rather than a standalone book.
A recognition of fan culture, not a bibliographic title.
Again, Dangerous Visions is a science-fiction short-story anthology edited by Harlan Ellison. It gathered experimental and provocative fiction and expanded on the original project.
A compact anthology that frames Again, Dangerous Visions through an editorial lens.
The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2 is the second volume of an annual anthology series edited by Terry Carr. It gathered notable 1972 stories as a yearly overview of the field.
A compact anthology that frames The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2 through an editorial lens.
Locus was recognized by the 1973 Locus Awards as fanzine. It was valued as a channel for news and reader culture in fandom.
Locus is remembered as fanzine in the early Locus Awards.
アンソロジー編集 was recognized by the 1973 Locus Awards as anthology editing. The editorial judgment itself was the point of recognition.
アンソロジー編集 is remembered as anthology editing in the early Locus Awards.
Bill Rotsler was recognized by the 1973 Locus Awards as fan art. Fan-driven visual expression was recognized.
Bill Rotsler is remembered as fan art in the early Locus Awards.
Frank Kelly Freas was recognized by the 1973 Locus Awards as magazine and book illustration. It helped shape the visual identity of magazines and books.
Frank Kelly Freas is remembered as magazine and book illustration in the early Locus Awards.
Universe 1 is the first volume of an original science-fiction anthology series edited by Terry Carr. It gathered new short fiction and launched the series.
A compact anthology that frames Universe 1 through an editorial lens.
World's Best Science Fiction: 1971 is an annual anthology edited by Donald A. Wollheim and Terry Carr. It gathered notable stories from the previous year as an annual survey.
A compact anthology that frames World's Best Science Fiction: 1971 through an editorial lens.
Locus was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as fanzine. It was valued as a channel for news and reader culture in fandom.
Locus is remembered as fanzine in the early Locus Awards.
ファンジン寄稿 was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as fan writing. Sustained contribution and writing were recognized.
ファンジン寄稿 is remembered as fan writing in the early Locus Awards.
Bill Rotsler was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as fan art. Fan-driven visual expression was recognized.
Bill Rotsler is remembered as fan art in the early Locus Awards.
Gene Szafran was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as paperback cover art. Cover work that made a strong shelf impression was recognized.
Gene Szafran is remembered as paperback cover art in the early Locus Awards.
Frank Kelly Freas was recognized by the 1972 Locus Awards as magazine and book illustration. It helped shape the visual identity of magazines and books.
Frank Kelly Freas is remembered as magazine and book illustration in the early Locus Awards.
Locus was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as fanzine. It was valued as a channel for news and reader culture in fandom.
Locus is remembered as fanzine in the early Locus Awards.
Locus #70 was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as single fanzine issue. The issue itself captured a slice of fandom life.
Locus #70 is remembered as single fanzine issue in the early Locus Awards.
Harry Warner Jr. was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as fan writing. Sustained contribution and writing were recognized.
Harry Warner Jr. is remembered as fan writing in the early Locus Awards.
Ted Pauls was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as fan criticism. A sharp critical voice that helped spur discussion.
Ted Pauls is remembered as fan criticism in the early Locus Awards.
Alicia Austin was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as fan art. Fan-driven visual expression was recognized.
Alicia Austin is remembered as fan art in the early Locus Awards.
Bill Rotsler was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as fan cartooning. Humor and immediacy were part of the appeal.
Bill Rotsler is remembered as fan cartooning in the early Locus Awards.
Leo and Diane Dillon was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as paperback cover art. Cover work that made a strong shelf impression was recognized.
Leo and Diane Dillon is remembered as paperback cover art in the early Locus Awards.
Noreascon was recognized by the 1971 Locus Awards as convention. Its energy as a gathering point for fandom was recognized.
Noreascon is remembered as convention in the early Locus Awards.