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.