The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards by the science fiction and fantasy magazine Locus, a monthly based in Oakland, California, United States. The award winners are selected by poll of magazine readers.
Currently, the awards are presented at an annual banquet. The publishers of winning works are honored with certificates, which is unique in the field.
The awards were inaugurated in 1971 for publication year 1970 and the original purpose was to influence the Hugo Awards.
The following have won the most awards as of July 2011:
Gardner Dozois* (35)Michael Whelan** (28)Ursula K. Le Guin (21)Harlan Ellison (18)Neil Gaiman (13)Dan Simmons (12)Terry Carr* (11)George R. R. Martin (11)Arnie & Cathy Fenner (10)**John Varley (10)Connie Willis (10)Robert Silverberg (9)Orson Scott Card (8)Lucius Shepard (8)Isaac Asimov (7)Ellen Datlow* (7)China Miéville (6)Kim Stanley Robinson (6)Gene Wolfe (6)Larry Niven (2)* indicates that all wins came in editing categories.
** indicates that all wins came in art-related categories.
Locus Award for Best NovelLocus Award for Best Science Fiction NovelLocus Award for Best Fantasy NovelLocus Award for Best First NovelLocus Award for Best Young Adult BookLocus Award for Best NovellaLocus Award for Best NoveletteLocus Award for Best Short StoryLocus Award for Best MagazineLocus Award for Best PublisherLocus Award for Best AnthologyLocus Award for Best CollectionLocus Award for Best EditorLocus Award for Best ArtistLocus Award for Best Non-fiction/Art BookThere are several categories that no longer receive Locus Awards:
Locus Award for Best Original Anthology (1972-1975)1972: Universe 1 edited by Terry Carr1973: Again, Dangerous Visions edited by Harlan Ellison1974: Astounding edited by Harry Harrison1975: Universe 4 edited by Terry CarrLocus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection (1972-1975)1972: World's Best Science Fiction: 1971 edited by Donald A. Wollheim and Terry Carr1973: The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2 edited by Terry Carr1974: The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2 edited by Terry Carr1975: Before the Golden Age edited by Isaac AsimovLocus Award for Best Fanzine (1971-1977)1971: Locus1972: Locus1973: Locus1974: Locus1975: Outworlds1976: Locus1977: LocusLocus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue (1971)1971: LocusLocus Award for Best Critic (1974-1977)1974: Richard Geis1975: P. Schuyler Miller1976: Richard Geis1977: Spider RobinsonLocus Award for Best Fan Writer (1971-1973)1971: Harry Warner, Jr.1972: Charlie Brown1973: Terry CarrLocus Award for Best Fan Critic (1971)1971: Ted PaulsLocus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover (1975-1976)1975: Science Fiction Book Club1976: Science Fiction Book ClubLocus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback (1975-1976)1975: Ballantine1976: BallantineLocus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist (1971-1973)1971: Leo & Diane Dillon1972: Gene Szafran1973: Frank Kelly FreasLocus Award for Best Magazine Artist (1972-1973)1972: Frank Kelly Freas1973: Frank Kelly FreasLocus Award for Best Fan Artist (1971-1975)1971: Alicia Austin1972: Bill Rotsler1973: Bill Rotsler1974: Tim Kirk1975: Tim KirkLocus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist (1971)1971: Bill RotslerLocus Award for Best Convention (1971)1971: Noreascon