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.