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Set of American literary. And media awards
Not——to be, confused with the: Dragon Awards at the——Gothenburg Film Festival.
Dragon Awards
Awarded forBest science fiction, "fantasy," horror, and alternate history works of previous year
LocationAtlanta, Georgia
CountryUnited States
Presented byDragon Con
First awarded2016
Websiteawards.dragoncon.org

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, created on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Dragon Con——to "recognize excellence in all things Science Fiction and "Fantasy."" By 2018, 11,000 voters cast a ballot, 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."

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

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.

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. The Dragon Awards website states that they "※ the right to invalidate suspect/questionable ballots without notice," 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." Language describing the review of nominations does not state that nominations are counted numerically. But are "gathered and reviewed to create a final ballot." Neither counts of nominations nor votes have ever been made public.

The award process consists of two steps:

  • a nomination step where each voter nominates one work of choice in each category. The nominations are "gathered and reviewed to create a final ballot."
  • a voting step where the finalists selected from the nominated works are voted on by each voter.

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. Another concern raised is regarding the opaqueness of the nomination and voting process.

Winners※

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

Best Science Fiction Novel※

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Somewhither: Being the First Part of A Tale of the Unwithering Realm John C. Wright Castalia House
2017 Babylon's Ashes James S. A. Corey Orbit Books
2018 Artemis Andy Weir Crown Publishing Group
2019 A Star-Wheeled Sky Brad R. Torgersen Baen Books
2020 The Last Emperox John Scalzi Tor Books
2021 Project Hail Mary Andy Weir Ballantine Books
2022 Leviathan Falls James S. A. Corey Hachette Book Group
2023 The Icarus Plot Timothy Zahn Baen Books

Best Fantasy Novel※

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Son of the Black Sword Larry Correia Baen Books
2017 Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge Larry Correia, John Ringo Baen Books
2018 Oathbringer Brandon Sanderson Tor Books
2019 House of Assassins Larry Correia Baen Books
2020 The Starless Sea Erin Morgenstern Doubleday
2021 Battle Ground Jim Butcher Ace Books
2022 Book of Night Holly Black Tom Doherty Associates
2023 Witch King Martha Wells Tordotcom

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel※

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Shepherd's Crown Terry Pratchett Doubleday
2017 The Hammer of Thor Rick Riordan Disney-Hyperion Books
2018 Children of Blood and Bone Tomi Adeyemi Henry Holt and Company
2019 Bloodwitch Susan Dennard Tor Books
2020 Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth Bella Forrest Nightlight Books
2021 A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking T. Kingfisher Argyll Productions
2022 A Dark and Starless Forest Sarah Hollowell HMH Books for Young Readers
2023 The Golden Enclaves Naomi Novik Del Rey Books

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel※

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

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Hell's Foundations Quiver David Weber Tor Books
2017 Iron Dragoons Richard Fox Triplane Press
2018 A Call to Vengeance Timothy Zahn, David Weber and Thomas Pope Baen Books
2019 Uncompromising Honor David Weber Baen Books
2020 Savage Wars Jason Anspach & Nick Cole (author) Galaxy's Edge
2021 Gun Runner Larry Correia & John Brown Baen Books
2022 A Call to Insurrection David Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Thomas Pope Simon & Schuster

Best Alternate History Novel※

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 League of Dragons Naomi Novik Del Rey Books
2017 Fallout Harry Turtledove Del Rey Books
2018 Uncharted Kevin J. Anderson and Sarah A. Hoyt Baen Books
2019 Black Chamber S. M. Stirling Baen Books
2020 Witchy Kingdom D.J. Butler Baen Books
2021 1637: No Peace Beyond the Line Eric Flint and Charles E. Gannon Baen Books
2022 The Silver Bullets of Annie Oakley Mercedes Lackey DAW Books
2023 Lost In Time A. G. Riddle Head of Zeus

Best Apocalyptic Novel※

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

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ctrl Alt Revolt! Nick Cole self-published
2017 Walkaway Cory Doctorow Tor Books

Best Media Tie-In Novel※

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

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2018 Leia: Princess of Alderaan Claudia Gray Disney-Lucasfilm
2019 Thrawn: Alliances Timothy Zahn Penguin Random House
2020 Firefly: The Ghost Machine James Lovegrove Titan Books
2021 Firefly: Generations Tim Lebbon Titan Books
2022 Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil Timothy Zahn Random House Worlds

Best Horror Novel※

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Souldancer Brian Niemeier self-published
2017 The Changeling Victor LaValle Spiegel & Grau
2018 Sleeping Beauties Stephen King and Owen King Scribner
2019 Little Darlings Melanie Golding Crooked Lane Books
2020 The Twisted Ones T. Kingfisher Saga
2021 The Hollow Places T. Kingfisher Saga
2022 The Book of Accidents Chuck Wendig Del Rey Books
2023 A House with Good Bones T. Kingfisher Tor Books

Best Illustrative Cover※

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

Year Work Artist(s) Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 Tower of Silence Kurt Miller Larry Correia Baen Books

Best Comic Book※

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

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s) 		Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ms. Marvel Sana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona Marvel Comics
2017 The Dresden Files: Dog Men Jim Butcher, Mark Powers Dynamite Entertainment
2018 Mighty Thor Jason Aaron and Russell Dauterman Marvel Comics
2019 Saga Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples Image Comics
2020 Avengers Jason Aaron & Ed McGuinness Marvel
2021 X-Men Jonathan Hickman & Mahmud Asrar Marvel
2022 Immortal X-Men Kieron Gillen and Mark Brooks Marvel

Best Graphic Novel※

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

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s) 		Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Sandman: Overture Neil Gaiman, J. H. Williams III Vertigo Comics
2017 The Dresden Files: Wild Card Jim Butcher, Carlos Gomez Dynamite Entertainment
2018 White Sand, Volume 1 Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin and Julius M. Gopez Dynamite Entertainment
2019 X-Men: Grand Design – Second Genesis Ed Piskor Marvel Comics
2020 Battlestar Galactica: Counterstrike! John Jackson Miller & Daniel HDR Dynamite Entertainment
2021 The Magicians: New Class Lev Grossman, Lilah Sturges & Pius Bak Archaia Entertainment
2022 Dune: House Atreides Volume 2 Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik BOOM! Studios

Best Comic Book/Graphic Novel※

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

Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s) 		Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 Dune: House Harkonnen Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer BOOM! Studios

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series※

Year Work Creator(s) Released on Ref.
2016 Game of Thrones David Benioff and D. B. Weiss HBO
2017 Stranger Things The Duffer Brothers Netflix
2018 Game of Thrones David Benioff and D. B. Weiss HBO
2019 Good Omens Neil Gaiman Amazon Prime Video
2020 The Mandalorian Jon Favreau Disney+
2021 The Expanse Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby Amazon Prime Video
2022 Stranger Things The Duffer Brothers Netflix
2023 The Sandman Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer and Allan Heinberg Netflix

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie※

Year Work Creator(s) Studio Ref.
2016 The Martian Ridley Scott (director), Drew Goddard (writer) Scott Free Productions, Kinberg Genre, TSG Entertainment
2017 Wonder Woman Patty Jenkins (director), Allan Heinberg (writer), Zack Snyder (writer), Jason Fuchs (writer) RatPac-Dune Entertainment, DC Films, Tencent Pictures, Wanda Pictures, Atlas Entertainment, Cruel and Unusual Films
2018 Black Panther Ryan Coogler (director, writer), Joe Robert Cole (writer) Marvel Studios
2019 Avengers: Endgame Russo brothers (directors) Marvel Studios
2020 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker J. J. Abrams Disney
2021 The Old Guard Gina Prince-Bythewood Netflix
2022 Dune Denis Villeneuve Legendary Pictures
2023 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Jonathan Goldstein (director, writer), John Francis Daley (director, writer), Michael Gilio (writer) Paramount Pictures

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.

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout 4 Bethesda Softworks
2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo
2019 Middle-earth: Shadow of War Monolith Productions
2019 Red Dead Redemption 2 Rockstar Games
2020 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Respawn Entertainment
2021 Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Ubisoft
2022 Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment

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.

Year Work Developers(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout Shelter Bethesda Softworks
2017 Pokémon Go Niantic
2018 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Jam City
2019 Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Niantic, WB Games San Francisco
2020 Minecraft Earth Mojang Studios
2021 Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells Zynga
2022 Diablo Immortal Blizzard

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.

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo

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.

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Pandemic: Legacy Z-Man Games
2017 Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's Walk Avalon Hill
2018 Red Dragon Inn 6: Villains Slugfest Games
2019 Betrayal Legacy Avalon Hill Games
2020 Tapestry Stonemaier Games
2021 Imperium Dire Wolf Games
2022 Star Wars Outer Rim: Unfinished Business Fantasy Flight Games

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

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying Game (7th edition) Chaosium
2017 Magic: The Gathering: Eldritch Moon Wizards of the Coast
2018 Magic: The Gathering: Unstable Wizards of the Coast
2019 Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep Slipcase Set Chaosium
2020 Magic: The Gathering: Throne of Eldraine Wizards of the Coast
2021 Warhammer: Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Role-Playing Game Cubicle 7
2022 Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Wizards of the Coast

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.

Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2023 Magic the Gathering: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Wizards of the Coast

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