Locus Poll Award

1971–2026 641 winners 7,465 nominations

  1. Foreigner Universe

    0 wins out of 10 nominations

    2019 · Best SF Novel

    1. Emergence C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 19 of Foreigner Novels

    2017 · Best SF Novel

    1. Visitor C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 17 of Foreigner Novels

    2016 · Best SF Novel

    1. Tracker C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 16 of Foreigner Novels

    2014 · Best SF Novel

    1. Protector C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 14 of Foreigner Novels

    2013 · Best SF Novel

    1. Intruder C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 13 of Foreigner Novels

    2002 · Best SF Novel

    1. Defender C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 2 of Second Foreigner Sequence

    2000 · Best SF Novel

    1. Precursor C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 1 of Second Foreigner Sequence

    1997 · Best SF Novel

    1. Inheritor C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 3 of First Foreigner Sequence

    1996 · Best SF Novel

    1. Invader C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 2 of First Foreigner Sequence

    1995 · Best SF Novel

    1. Foreigner C. J. Cherryh Nominee Book 1 of First Foreigner Sequence

  2. Gaean Reach

    0 wins out of 10 nominations

    1999 · Best SF Novel

    1. Ports of Call Jack Vance Nominee Book 1 of Ports of Call

    1997 · Best SF Novel

    1. Night Lamp Jack Vance Nominee

    1992 · Best SF Novel

    1. Ecce and Old Earth Jack Vance Nominee Book 2 of Cadwal Chronicles

    1989 · Best SF Novel

    1. Araminta Station Jack Vance Nominee Book 1 of Cadwal Chronicles

    1988 · Best SF Novel

    1. Araminta Station Jack Vance Nominee Book 1 of Cadwal Chronicles

    1982 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Book of Dreams Jack Vance Nominee Book 5 of Demon Princes

    1980 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Face Jack Vance Nominee Book 4 of Demon Princes

    1977 · Best SF Novel

    1. Maske: Thaery Jack Vance Nominee

    1975 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Domains of Koryphon Jack Vance Nominee

    1974 · Best SF Novel

    1. Trullion: Alastor 2262 Jack Vance Nominee Book 1 of Alastor Cluster

  3. Hwarhath

    0 wins out of 10 nominations

    2017 · Best Collection

    1. Hwarhath Stories: Transgressive Tales by Aliens Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    2013 · Best Novelette

    1. Holmes Sherlock: A Hwarhath Mystery Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    2013 · Best Short Story

    1. The Woman Who Fooled Death Five Times Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    2005 · Best Novelette

    1. The Garden: A Hwarhath Science Fictional Romance Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    2003 · Best Novella

    1. The Potter of Bones Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    2000 · Best Novella

    1. The Actors Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    2000 · Best Novelette

    1. Dapple: A Hwarhath Historical Romance Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    1995 · Best Novelette

    1. The Lovers Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    1994 · Best SF Novel

    1. Ring of Swords Eleanor Arnason Nominee

    1994 · Best Novelette

    1. The Hound of Merin Eleanor Arnason Nominee

  4. New Dimensions

    0 wins out of 10 nominations

    1982 · Best Anthology

    1. New Dimensions 12 Marta Randall, Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1981 · Best Anthology

    1. New Dimensions 11 Robert Silverberg, Marta Randall Nominee

    1979 · Best Anthology

    1. New Dimensions 8 Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1977 · Best Anthology

    1. New Dimensions 6 Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1977 · Best Magazine/Anthology Series

    1. New Dimensions Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1976 · Best Anthology

    1. New Dimensions 5 Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1975 · Best Original Anthology (old)

    1. New Dimensions IV Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1974 · Best Original Anthology (old)

    1. New Dimensions 3 Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1973 · Best Original Anthology (old)

    1. New Dimensions 2 Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1972 · Best Original Anthology (old)

    1. New Dimensions 1 Robert Silverberg Nominee

  5. Shadows

    0 wins out of 10 nominations

    1992 · Best Anthology

    1. Final Shadows Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1988 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 10 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1987 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 9 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1986 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 8 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1985 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 7 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1984 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 6 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1983 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 5 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1982 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 4 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1980 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows 2 Charles L. Grant Nominee

    1979 · Best Anthology

    1. Shadows Charles L. Grant Nominee

  6. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy

    0 wins out of 10 nominations

    2026 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025 Nnedi Okorafor Nominee

    2025 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 Hugh Howey Nominee

    2024 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023 R. F. Kuang Nominee

    2023 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022 Rebecca Roanhorse Finalist

    2022 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2021 Veronica Roth Nominee

    2021 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2020 Diana Gabaldon Nominee

    2020 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019 Carmen Maria Machado Nominee

    2019 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018 N. K. Jemisin, John Joseph Adams Nominee

    2017 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2016 Karen Joy Fowler Nominee

    2016 · Best Anthology

    1. The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 Joe Hill, John Joseph Adams Nominee

  7. Darkover

    0 wins out of 9 nominations

    1985 · Best SF Novel

    1. City of Sorcery Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1984 · Best SF Novel

    1. Thendara House Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1983 · Best SF Novel

    1. Hawkmistress! Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1982 · Best SF Novel

    1. Sharra's Exile Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1981 · Best SF Novel

    1. Two to Conquer Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1979 · Best SF Novel

    1. Stormqueen! Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1978 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Forbidden Tower Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1977 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Shattered Chain Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

    1976 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Heritage of Hastur Marion Zimmer Bradley Nominee

  8. India 2047

    0 wins out of 9 nominations

    2010 · Best Novella

    1. Vishnu at the Cat Circus Ian McDonald Nominee

    2010 · Best Collection

    1. Cyberabad Days Ian McDonald Nominee

    2009 · Best Novelette

    1. The Dust Assassin Ian McDonald Nominee
    2. An Eligible Boy Ian McDonald Nominee

    2008 · Best Short Story

    1. Sanjeev and Robotwallah Ian McDonald Nominee

    2007 · Best Novelette

    1. The Djinn's Wife Ian McDonald Nominee

    2007 · Best Short Story

    1. Kyle Meets the River Ian McDonald Nominee

    2006 · Best Novella

    1. The Little Goddess Ian McDonald Nominee

    2005 · Best SF Novel

    1. River of Gods Ian McDonald Nominee

  9. New Worlds

    0 wins out of 9 nominations

    1998 · Best Anthology

    1. New Worlds David Garnett Nominee Part of New Worlds (Garnett)

    1995 · Best Anthology

    1. New Worlds 4 David Garnett Nominee Part of New Worlds (Garnett)

    1994 · Best Anthology

    1. New Worlds 3 David Garnett Nominee Part of New Worlds (Garnett)

    1993 · Best Anthology

    1. New Worlds 2 David Garnett Nominee Part of New Worlds (Garnett)

    1992 · Best Anthology

    1. New Worlds 1 David Garnett Nominee Part of New Worlds (Garnett)

    1973 · Best Original Anthology (old)

    1. New Worlds Quarterly 4 Michael Moorcock Nominee Part of New Worlds Quarterly
    2. New Worlds Quarterly 3 Michael Moorcock Nominee Part of New Worlds Quarterly

    1972 · Best Original Anthology (old)

    1. New Worlds Quarterly 1 Michael Moorcock Nominee Part of New Worlds Quarterly
    2. New Worlds Quarterly 2 Michael Moorcock Nominee Part of New Worlds Quarterly

  10. Continuity

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2023 · Best SF Novel

    1. Neom Lavie Tidhar Finalist Part of Central Station

    2017 · Best SF Novel

    1. Central Station Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Central Station

    2015 · Best Short Story

    1. Vladimir Chong Chooses to Die Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Central Station

    2014 · Best Novelette

    1. The Book Seller Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Central Station

    2013 · Best Short Story

    1. The Memcordist Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Solar System

    2011 · Best Novella

    1. Cloud Permutations Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Exodus (Tidhar)

    2011 · Best Novelette

    1. Butterfly and the Blight at the Heart of the World Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Exodus (Tidhar)

    2011 · Best Short Story

    1. The Night Train Lavie Tidhar Nominee Part of Earth (Lavie Tidhar)

  11. Cthulhu Mythos

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2019 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. Deep Roots Ruthanna Emrys Nominee Book 2 of The Innsmouth Legacy

    2018 · Best First Novel

    1. Winter Tide Ruthanna Emrys Nominee Book 1 of The Innsmouth Legacy

    2017 · Best Novella

    1. The Ballad of Black Tom Victor LaValle Nominee Part of Cthulhu Mythos short fiction

    2015 · Best Novelette

    1. The Litany of Earth Ruthanna Emrys Nominee Part of The Innsmouth Legacy

    2014 · Best Novelette

    1. The Same Deep Waters As You Brian Hodge Nominee Part of Cthulhu Mythos short fiction

    1991 · Best Novelette

    1. The Last Feast of Harlequin Thomas Ligotti Nominee Part of Cthulhu Mythos short fiction

    1986 · Best Novella

    1. 24 Views of Mt. Fuji, by Hokusai Roger Zelazny Nominee Part of Cthulhu Mythos short fiction

    1982 · Best Short Story

    1. On the Slab Harlan Ellison Nominee Part of Cthulhu Mythos short fiction

  12. Dream Archipelago

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2021 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Evidence Christopher Priest Nominee

    2017 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. The Gradual Christopher Priest Nominee

    2012 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Islanders Christopher Priest Nominee

    1985 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Glamour Christopher Priest Nominee

    1982 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Affirmation Christopher Priest Nominee

    1979 · Best Novella

    1. The Watched Christopher Priest Nominee

    1979 · Best Short Story

    1. Whores Christopher Priest Nominee

    1977 · Best Short Story

    1. An Infinite Summer Christopher Priest Nominee

  13. Enchanted Oregon & Spores Ferry

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2011 · Best Young Adult Book

    1. Thresholds Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Book 1 of Magic Next Door

    2007 · Best Young Adult Book

    1. Spirits That Walk in Shadow Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Book 3 of Chapel Hollow

    2004 · Best Young Adult Book

    1. A Stir of Bones Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Part of Haunted House & Nathan the Ghost

    2002 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. Past the Size of Dreaming Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Book 2 of Haunted House & Nathan the Ghost

    2000 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. A Red Heart of Memories Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Book 1 of Haunted House & Nathan the Ghost

    1996 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. The Silent Strength of Stones Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Book 2 of Chapel Hollow

    1995 · Best Novella

    1. Haunted Humans Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee

    1994 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. The Thread That Binds the Bones Nina Kiriki Hoffman Nominee Book 1 of Chapel Hollow

  14. H. G. Wells' War of the Worlds Universe

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2018 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Massacre of Mankind Stephen Baxter Nominee Part of War of the Worlds Sequels

    1998 · All-Time Best SF Novel before 1990

    1. The War of the Worlds H. G. Wells Nominee Part of The War of the Worlds

    1997 · Best Novelette

    1. After a Lean Winter Dave Wolverton Nominee Part of War of the Worlds: Global Dispatches

    1997 · Best Short Story

    1. The Soul Selects Her Own Society: Invasion and Repulsion: A Chronological Reinterpretation of Two of Emily Dickinson's Poems: A Wellsian Perspective Connie Willis Nominee Part of War of the Worlds: Global Dispatches

    1997 · Best Anthology

    1. War of the Worlds: Global Dispatches Kevin J. Anderson Nominee Part of War of the Worlds: Global Dispatches

    1988 · Best Short Story

    1. Night of the Cooters Howard Waldrop Nominee Part of War of the Worlds Sequels

    1987 · All-Time Best SF Novel

    1. The War of the Worlds H. G. Wells Nominee Part of The War of the Worlds

    1975 · All-Time Best Novel

    1. The War of the Worlds H. G. Wells Nominee Part of The War of the Worlds

  15. MIT Technology Review SF Annual

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2025 · Best Anthology

    1. Deep Dream: Science Fiction Exploring the Future of Art Indrapramit Das Nominee

    2024 · Best Anthology

    1. Communications Breakdown: SF Stories About the Future of Connection Jonathan Strahan Nominee

    2023 · Best Anthology

    1. Tomorrow's Parties: Life in the Anthropocene Jonathan Strahan Finalist

    2022 · Best Anthology

    1. Make Shift: Dispatches from the Post-Pandemic Future Gideon Lichfield Nominee

    2021 · Best Anthology

    1. Entanglements: Tomorrow's Lovers, Families, and Friends Sheila Williams Nominee

    2019 · Best Anthology

    1. Twelve Tomorrows Wade Roush Nominee

    2016 · Best Anthology

    1. Twelve Tomorrows Bruce Sterling Nominee

    2014 · Best Anthology

    1. Twelve Tomorrows Stephen Cass Nominee

  16. Narbondo / St. Ives Universe

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2016 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. Beneath London James P. Blaylock Nominee Book 6 of Langdon St. Ives

    2015 · Best Novella

    1. The Adventure of the Ring of Stones James P. Blaylock Nominee Part of Langdon St. Ives

    2014 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. The Aylesford Skull James P. Blaylock Nominee Book 5 of Langdon St. Ives

    2013 · Best Young Adult Book

    1. Zeuglodon James P. Blaylock Nominee Part of Ignacio Narbondo

    2012 · Best Novella

    1. The Affair of the Chalk Cliffs James P. Blaylock Nominee Book 4 of Langdon St. Ives

    2009 · Best Collection

    1. The Adventures of Langdon St. Ives James P. Blaylock Nominee Part of Langdon St. Ives

    1993 · Best SF Novel

    1. Lord Kelvin's Machine James P. Blaylock Nominee Book 2 of Langdon St. Ives

    1987 · Best Fantasy Novel

    1. Homunculus James P. Blaylock Nominee Book 1 of Langdon St. Ives

  17. Neuromancer / Sprawl Trilogy

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    1998 · All-Time Best SF Novel before 1990

    1. Neuromancer William Gibson Nominee

    1989 · Best SF Novel

    1. Mona Lisa Overdrive William Gibson Nominee

    1987 · Best SF Novel

    1. Count Zero William Gibson Nominee

    1985 · Best SF Novel

    1. Neuromancer William Gibson Nominee

    1985 · Best First Novel

    1. Neuromancer William Gibson Nominee

    1985 · Best Short Story

    1. New Rose Hotel William Gibson Nominee

    1983 · Best Novelette

    1. Burning Chrome William Gibson Nominee

    1982 · Best Novelette

    1. Johnny Mnemonic William Gibson Nominee

  18. Old Man's War

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2026 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Shattering Peace John Scalzi Nominee

    2016 · Best SF Novel

    1. The End of All Things John Scalzi Nominee

    2009 · Best Young Adult Book

    1. Zoe's Tale John Scalzi Nominee

    2009 · Best Short Story

    1. After the Coup John Scalzi Nominee

    2008 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Last Colony John Scalzi Nominee

    2007 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Ghost Brigades John Scalzi Nominee

    2006 · Best SF Novel

    1. Old Man’s War John Scalzi Nominee

    2006 · Best First Novel

    1. Old Man’s War John Scalzi Nominee

  19. Riverworld

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    1993 · Best Anthology

    1. Tales of Riverworld Philip José Farmer, Martin H. Greenberg Nominee

    1987 · All-Time Best SF Novel

    1. To Your Scattered Bodies Go Philip José Farmer Nominee

    1984 · Best SF Novel

    1. Gods of Riverworld Philip José Farmer Nominee

    1981 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Magic Labyrinth Philip José Farmer Nominee

    1978 · Best SF Novel

    1. The Dark Design Philip José Farmer Nominee

    1975 · All-Time Best Novel

    1. To Your Scattered Bodies Go Philip José Farmer Nominee

    1972 · Best SF Novel

    1. To Your Scattered Bodies Go Philip José Farmer Nominee
    2. The Fabulous Riverboat Philip José Farmer Nominee

  20. Roma Eterna

    0 wins out of 8 nominations

    2004 · Best Collection

    1. Roma Eterna Robert Silverberg Nominee

    2000 · Best Novelette

    1. A Hero of the Empire Robert Silverberg Nominee
    2. Getting to Know the Dragon Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1999 · Best Novelette

    1. Waiting for the End Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1995 · Best Novella

    1. Via Roma Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1992 · Best Short Story

    1. An Outpost of the Empire Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1990 · Best Novelette

    1. To the Promised Land Robert Silverberg Nominee

    1990 · Best Short Story

    1. Tales from the Venia Woods Robert Silverberg Nominee