The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine '' Locus'', a monthly magazine based in

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. The awards are presented at an annual banquet. Originally a poll of ''Locus'' subscribers only, voting is now open to anyone, but the votes of subscribers count twice as much as the votes of non-subscribers. The award was inaugurated in 1971, and was originally intended to provide suggestions and recommendations for the

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s. They have come to be considered a prestigious prize in science fiction, fantasy and horror literature. '' The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction'' regards the Locus Awards as sharing the stature of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

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holds the record for the most wins (43), while

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has won the most awards for works of fiction (18).

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has received the highest number of nominations (158).

Frequently nominated

As of the 2021 awards, the following have had the most nominations:

Inactive categories

There are several categories that no longer receive Locus Awards: *Locus Award for Best Original Anthology (1972–1975) **1972: '' Universe 1'' edited by Terry Carr **1973: '' Again, Dangerous Visions'' edited by

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**1974: '' Astounding: John W. Campbell Memorial Anthology'' edited by Harry Harrison **1975: '' Universe 4'' edited by Terry Carr *Locus Award for Best Reprint Anthology/Collection (1972–1975) **1972: ''World's Best Science Fiction: 1971'' edited by Donald A. Wollheim and Terry Carr **1973: ''The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2'' edited by Terry Carr **1974: ''The Best Science Fiction of the Year #2'' edited by Terry Carr **1975: ''Before the Golden Age'' edited by

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*Locus Award for Best Fanzine (1971–1977) **1971: '' Locus'' **1972: ''Locus'' **1973: ''Locus'' **1974: ''Locus'' **1975: ''Outworlds'' **1976: ''Locus'' **1977: ''Locus'' *Locus Award for Best Single Fanzine Issue (1971) **1971: ''Locus'' *Locus Award for Best Critic (1974–1977) **1974: Richard Geis **1975: P. Schuyler Miller **1976: Richard Geis **1977: Spider Robinson *Locus Award for Best Fan Writer (1971–1973) **1971: Harry Warner, Jr. **1972: Charlie Brown **1973: Terry Carr *Locus Award for Best Fan Critic (1971) **1971: Ted Pauls *Locus Award for Best Publisher - Hardcover (1975–1976) **1975: Science Fiction Book Club **1976: Science Fiction Book Club *Locus Award for Best Publisher - Paperback (1975–1976) **1975: Ballantine **1976: Ballantine *Locus Award for Best Paperback Cover Artist (1971–1973) **1971: Leo & Diane Dillon **1972: Gene Szafran **1973: Frank Kelly Freas *Locus Award for Best Magazine Artist (1972–1973) **1972: Frank Kelly Freas **1973: Frank Kelly Freas *Locus Award for Best Fan Artist (1971–1975) **1971: Alicia Austin **1972: Bill Rotsler **1973: Bill Rotsler **1974: Tim Kirk **1975: Tim Kirk *Locus Award for Best Fan Cartoonist (1971) **1971: Bill Rotsler *Locus Award for Best Convention (1971)Locus Award for Best Convention
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Excerpts and synopses for Locus winning and nominated novels
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Frequently nominated

Categories

Inactive categories

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