The science fiction awards
Four awards, four perspectives on great science fiction. Here is who chooses each one, how many books in our library each has recognized, and every way to explore them, from complete winners lists to year-by-year results.
Hugo Award
559 books · 115 winners · 1953 to 2026
Voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), the Hugo is the genre’s best-known fan award. We include its Best Novel and Best Novella winners and finalists.
Nebula Award
542 books · 99 winners · 1966 to 2026
Voted on by members of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association, the Nebula is the writers’ choice. We include its Best Novel and Best Novella winners and finalists.
Locus Award
541 books · 96 winners · 1971 to 2026
Voted on by readers of Locus magazine, the Locus Award is a reliable guide to books readers loved. We include its science fiction novel and novella winners and finalists, plus labeled poll favorites from earlier years.
Arthur C. Clarke Award
229 books · 39 winners · 1987 to 2026
Chosen by a panel of judges, the Arthur C. Clarke Award honors the best science fiction novel first published in the UK each year. We include every winner and shortlisted book.