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Dragon Awards

The Dragon Awards are a set of literary and media awards voted on by fandom and presented annually since 2016 by Dragon Con for excellence in various categories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror in various media — novels, movies, television, and games.

History

The Dragon Awards were first presented in 2016,[1][2] created on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Dragon Con to "recognize excellence in all things Science Fiction and Fantasy."[3][4] By 2018, 11,000 voters cast a ballot,[5] given out annually at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia.

A unique feature of the Awards is that it runs a diverse set of subgenera on the ballot.[6]

The finalist short list for the first Dragon Awards was announced on August 11, 2016,[7] and the winners were announced on September 4 that year.[8]

In 2017, nominated authors Allison Littlewood, John Scalzi, and N. K. Jemisin asked Dragon Con to remove their names from the ballot; John Scalzi subsequently reconsidered and remained in the contest. However, the coordinators of the Dragon Awards initially refused to remove other authors' names from the running, which generated criticism across blogs and science fiction related publications, ultimately leading the organizers to comply with nominee wishes when they desire to abstain.[9][10][11]

Nomination and voting processes

The nominations and votes are collected electronically. Participation is available to everyone, requiring only an e-mail address, but no membership or other fees, to vote.[12] The Dragon Awards website states that they "[reserve] the right to invalidate suspect or questionable ballots without notice,"[13] and that "All decisions regarding the voting process and selection of winners shall be made by DRAGON CON in its sole discretion, shall be final, and shall not be subject to challenge or appeal."[14] Language describing the review of nominations does not state that nominations are counted numerically but are "gathered and reviewed to create a final ballot."[15] Neither counts of nominations nor votes have ever been made public.

The award process consists of two steps:

Reception

The Dragon Awards have been criticized because of the appearance that the awards were created in conjunction with campaigns by the Rabid and Sad Puppies to attack the Hugo Award.[12] Another concern raised is regarding the opaqueness of the nomination and voting process.[11]

Winners

The full list of nominees ("shortlist") can be found at List of Dragon Award nominees.

Best Science Fiction Novel

Best Fantasy Novel

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

The category "Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel" was removed from the awards in 2023.

Best Alternate History Novel

Best Apocalyptic Novel

The category "Best Apocalyptic Novel" was removed from the awards in 2018.

Best Media Tie-In Novel

The category "Best Media Tie-In Novel" was first introduced in 2018 and removed from the awards in 2023.

Best Horror Novel

Best Illustrative Cover

The category "Best Illustrative Cover" was first introduced in 2023.

Best Comic Book

The categories "Best Comic Book" and "Best Graphic Novel" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Graphic Novel

The categories "Best Comic Book" and "Best Graphic Novel" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Comic Book/Graphic Novel

"Best Comic Book" and "Best Graphic Novel" existed as separate categories before 2023.

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Digital Game

"Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game" existed as separate categories before 2023.

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

The categories "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game" were combined into a single category in 2023.

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

Best Tabletop Game

"Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game" and "Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game" existed as separate categories before 2023.

References

  1. ^ Liptak, Andrew (September 4, 2016). "The inaugural Dragon Awards highlight the populist side of science fiction and fantasy". The Verge. Archived from the original on January 11, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  2. ^ Beth Elderkin (13 August 2016). "DragonCon Releases (Mostly) Puppy-Free Nominations For First Dragon Awards". Gizmodo. Retrieved 12 March 2019. DragonCon, Atlanta's annual science fiction and fantasy competition, released the nominee list (see below) for the first-ever Dragon Awards
  3. ^ "Dragon Con 2019 - Dragon Awards Nominations". The Dragon Awards. Archived from the original on March 30, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "Dragon Con Announces Creation of the Dragon Awards". Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. 25 April 2016. Archived from the original on 10 December 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2019. In celebration of their 30th anniversary, they have announced the creation of the Dragon Awards.
  5. ^ "Dragon Con packs in guests from all over the world, celebs in 2018". WSB-TV. 5 September 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2019. he Dragon Awards are the only fan's choice award in fandom, with more than 11,000 people casting a ballot this year.
  6. ^ Andrew Liptak (4 August 2017). "The 2017 Dragon Awards are a far-ranging sci-fi and fantasy reading list". The Verge. Retrieved 12 March 2019. A key feature of the Dragon Awards is that, instead of one broad novel category (for any book over 50,000 words), they break down nominees by subgenre, for a much wider-ranging and more specific field of recognition.
  7. ^ "2016 Dragon Awards Shortlist". Locus. 12 August 2016. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  8. ^ "2016 Dragon Awards Winners". Locus. 6 September 2016. Retrieved March 12, 2019. Winners of the inaugural Dragon Awards were announced at Dragon Con, held September 2–5, 2016 in Atlanta GA.
  9. ^ Hines, Jim C. (August 9, 2017). "Dragon Awards Refuse to Let Authors Withdraw". Jim C. Hines. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  10. ^ Andrew Liptak (10 August 2017). "Two science-fiction authors say they're being used as proxies in a fandom culture war". The Verge. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
  11. ^ a b Jemisin, N. K. (August 10, 2017). "Withdrawing from the Dragon Awards". N. K. Jemisin. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  12. ^ a b Liptak, Andrew (August 13, 2016). "The first ever Dragon Awards shortlist aims to be the next major award for science fiction fans". The Verge. Retrieved March 25, 2019. this award would be driven by fan participation: they would nominate their favorite works, and vote on the final shortlist. Unlike the Hugo Awards, which require a paid membership to vote, the Dragon Awards were a completely free process.
  13. ^ "Fan FAQ". Dragon Con. Archived from the original on March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  14. ^ "Dragon Awards Official Rules". Retrieved March 25, 2019.
  15. ^ a b "The Process". The Dragon Awards. Dragon Con. Archived from the original on March 26, 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2019. Your nominations are gathered and reviewed to create a final ballot.
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  17. ^ a b c d e f g h "2017 Dragon Award". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "2018 Recipients – The Dragon Award". Dragon Con. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  19. ^ "2018 Dragon Awards Winners". Locus. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2019. Best Science Fiction Novel WINNER: Artemis, Andy Weir (Crown)
  20. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "2019 Recipients – The Dragon Award". Dragon Con. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  21. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "2020 Dragon Awards Winners". Locus Online. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "2021 Recipients – The Dragon Award". Dragon Con. Archived from the original on September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  23. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "2022 Dragon Award Nominees and Winners". Dragon Con. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  24. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "2022 Recipients – The Dragon Award". Dragon Con. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  25. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "2023 Recipients". Dragon Con. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  26. ^ "2018 DRAGON AWARDS ANNOUNCED". Krypton Radio. 3 September 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2019. Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
  27. ^ "More Dragon Awards News", Locus, August 11, 2017. Retrieved April 1, 2018.
  28. ^ a b c "2016 Dragon Awards Shortlist". Locus Online. August 12, 2016. Archived from the original on February 16, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  29. ^ a b c "2017 Dragon Awards Shortlist". Locus Online. August 4, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017. See revised list at More Dragon Awards News", Locus, August 11, 2017. Accessed April 1, 2018.
  30. ^ "2017 Recipients". Dragon Con. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  31. ^ a b KYLE PINION (3 September 2018). "Dragon Con '18: THE MIGHTY THOR wins Best Comic at the Dragon Awards". Comics Beat. Retrieved 12 March 2019. The Mighty Thor beat out a nominee slate that included Saga, Star Wars: Darth Vader, Doomsday Clock, Mister Miracle, and Aliens: Dead Orbit.
  32. ^ a b DONNA DICKENS (7 September 2018). "The Best in Sci-Fi Books This Week (9/7/18)". Geek.com. celebrate the winners of the 2018 Dragon Awards. Among the science-fiction wins were Andy Weir's Artemis for Best Science Fiction Novel and Brandon Sanderson's White Sand Volume 1 for Best Graphic Novel.
  33. ^ a b "The Dragon Awards 2019 Recipients". DragonCon.org. Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  34. ^ a b c d Liptak, Andrew (August 13, 2016). "The first ever Dragon Awards shortlist aims to be the next major award for science fiction fans". The Verge. Archived from the original on October 23, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  35. ^ a b c d Liptak, Andrew (September 3, 2017). "Here are the winners of the 2017 Dragon Awards". The Verge. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  36. ^ a b c d "2020 Recipients". Dragon Con. Archived from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved August 12, 2021.