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, horror novels, movies, television, and games.

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

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] In 2018, 11,000 voters cast a ballot.[5] They are given out annually at Dragon Con in Atlanta, Georgia.

The finalist shortlist for the first Dragon Awards was announced on August 11, 2016,[6] and the winners were announced on September 4 that year.[7]

A unique feature of the Awards is that it runs a diverse set of subgenera.[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 shortly 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:

  • 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."[15]
  • 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.[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
Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Somewhither: Being the First Part of A Tale of the Unwithering RealmJohn C. WrightCastalia House [16]
2017 Babylon's AshesJames S. A. CoreyOrbit Books [17]
2018 ArtemisAndy WeirCrown Publishing Group [18][19]
2019 A Star-Wheeled SkyBrad R. TorgersenBaen Books [20]
2020 The Last EmperoxJohn ScalziTor [21]
2021 Project Hail MaryAndy WeirBallantine Books [22]
2022 Leviathan FallsJames S.A. CoreyHachette Book Group [23][24]

Best Fantasy Novel
Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Son of the Black SwordLarry CorreiaBaen Books [16]
2017 Monster Hunter Memoirs: GrungeLarry Correia, John RingoBaen Books [17]
2018 OathbringerBrandon SandersonTor Books [18]
2019 House of AssassinsLarry CorreiaBaen Books [20]
2020 The Starless SeaErin MorgensternDoubleday [21]
2021 Battle GroundJim ButcherAce Books [22]
2022 Book of NightHolly BlackTom Doherty Associates [23][24]

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Shepherd's CrownTerry PratchettDoubleday [16]
2017 The Hammer of ThorRick RiordanDisney-Hyperion Books [17]
2018 Children of Blood and BoneTomi AdeyemiHenry Holt [18][25]
2019 BloodwitchSusan DennardTor Books [20]
2020 Finch Merlin and the Fount of YouthBella ForrestNightlight Books [21]
2021 A Wizard's Guide to Defensive BakingT. KingfisherArgyll Productions [22]
2022 A Dark and Starless ForestSarah HollowellHMH Books for Young Readers [23][24]

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Hell's Foundations QuiverDavid WeberTor Books [16]
2017 Iron DragoonsRichard FoxTriplane Press [17]
2018 A Call to VengeanceTimothy Zahn, David Weber and Thomas PopeBaen Books [18]
2019 Uncompromising HonorDavid WeberBaen Books [20]
2020 Savage WarsJason Anspach & Nick Cole (author)Galaxy's Edge [21]
2021 Gun RunnerLarry Correia & John D. BrownBaen [22]
2022 A Call to InsurrectionDavid Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Thomas PopeSimon & Schuster [23][24]

Best Alternate History Novel
Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 League of DragonsNaomi NovikDel Rey Books [16]
2017 FalloutHarry TurtledoveDel Rey Books [17]
2018 UnchartedKevin J. Anderson and Sarah A. HoytBaen Books [18]
2019 Black ChamberS. M. StirlingBaen Books [20]
2020 Witchy KingdomD.J. ButlerBaen [21]
2021 1637: No Peace Beyond the LineEric Flint and Charles E. GannonBaen [22]
2022 The Silver Bullets of Annie OakleyMercedes LackeyDaw Books [23][24]

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 Coleself-published [16]
2017 WalkawayCory DoctorowTor Books [17][26]

Best Media Tie-In Novel

The category "Best Media Tie-In Novel" was first introduced in 2018.

Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2018 Leia: Princess of AlderaanClaudia GrayDisney-Lucasfilm [18]
2019 Thrawn: AlliancesTimothy ZahnPenguin Random House [20]
2020 Firefly: The Ghost MachineJames LovegroveTitan Books [21]
2021 Firefly: GenerationsTim LebbonTitan Books [22]
2022 Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser EvilTimothy ZahnRandom House Worlds [23][24]

Best Horror Novel
Year Work Author(s) Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 SouldancerBrian Niemeierself-published [16]
2017 The ChangelingVictor LaValleSpiegel & Grau [17]
2018 Sleeping BeautiesStephen King and Owen KingScribner [18]
2019 Little DarlingsMelanie GoldingCrooked Lane Books [20]
2020 The Twisted OnesT. KingfisherSaga [21]
2021 The Hollow PlacesT. KingfisherSaga [22]
2022 The Book of AccidentsChuck WendigDel Rey Books [23][24]

Best Comic Book
Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Ms. MarvelSana Amanat, Stephen Wacker, G. Willow Wilson, Adrian AlphonaMarvel Comics [27]
2017 The Dresden Files: Dog MenJim Butcher, Mark PowersDynamite Entertainment [28][29]
2018 Mighty ThorJason Aaron and Russell DautermanMarvel Comics [18][30]
2019 SagaBrian K. Vaughan and Fiona StaplesImage Comics [20][30]
2020 AvengersJason Aaron & Ed McGuinnessMarvel [21]
2021 X-MenJonathan Hickman & Mahmud AsrarMarvel [22]
2022 Immortal X-MenKieron Gillen and Mark BrooksMarvel [23][24]

Best Graphic Novel
Year Work Author(s)/
Artist(s)		 Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 The Sandman: OvertureNeil Gaiman, J. H. Williams IIIVertigo Comics [16]
2017 The Dresden Files: Wild CardJim Butcher, Carlos GomezDynamite Entertainment [17]
2018 White Sand, Volume 1Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin and Julius M. GopezDynamite Entertainment [18][31]
2019 X-Men: Grand Design – Second GenesisEd PiskorMarvel Comics [20][31]
2020 Battlestar Galactica: Counterstrike!John Jackson Miller & Daniel HDRDynamite Entertainment [21]
2021 The Magicians: New ClassLev Grossman, Lilah Sturges & Pius BakArchaia Entertainment [22]
2022 Dune: House Atreides Volume 2Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev PramanikBOOM! Studios [23][24]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series
Year Work Creator(s) Released on Ref.
2016 Game of ThronesDavid Benioff and D. B. WeissHBO [27]
2017 Stranger ThingsThe Duffer BrothersNetflix [28]
2018 Game of ThronesDavid Benioff and D. B. WeissHBO [18]
2019 Good OmensNeil GaimanAmazon Prime Video [32]
2020 The MandalorianJon FavreauDisney+ [21]
2021 The ExpanseMark Fergus and Hawk OstbyAmazon Prime Video [22]
2022 Stranger ThingsThe Duffer BrothersNetflix [23][24]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
Year Work Creator(s) Studio Ref.
2016 The MartianRidley Scott (director), Drew Goddard (writer)Scott Free Productions, Kinberg Genre, TSG Entertainment [27]
2017 Wonder WomanPatty 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 [28]
2018 Black PantherRyan Coogler (director, writer), Joe Robert Cole (writer)Marvel Studios [18]
2019 Avengers: EndgameRusso brothers (directors)Marvel Studios [32]
2020 Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerJ. J. AbramsDisney [21]
2021 The Old GuardGina Prince-BythewoodNetflix [22]
2022 DuneDenis VilleneuveLegendary Pictures [23][24]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC/Console Game
Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout 4Bethesda Softworks [33]
2017 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildNintendo [34]
2019 Middle-earth: Shadow of WarMonolith Productions [18]
2019 Red Dead Redemption 2Rockstar Games [20]
2020 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderRespawn Entertainment [35]
2021 Assassin's Creed: ValhallaUbisoft [22]
2022 Elden RingBandai Namco Entertainment [23][24]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game
Year Work Developers(s) Ref.
2016 Fallout ShelterBethesda Softworks [33]
2017 Pokémon GoNiantic [34]
2018 Harry Potter: Hogwarts MysteryJam City [18]
2019 Harry Potter: Wizards UniteNiantic, WB Games San Francisco [20]
2020 Minecraft EarthMojang Studios [35]
2021 Harry Potter: Puzzles and SpellsZynga [22]
2022 Diablo ImmortalBlizzard [23][24]

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game
Year Work Publisher(s) Ref.
2016 Pandemic: LegacyZ-Man Games [33]
2017 Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow's WalkAvalon Hill [34]
2018 Red Dragon Inn 6: VillainsSlugfest Games [18]
2019 Betrayal LegacyAvalon Hill Games [20]
2020 TapestryStonemaier Games [35]
2021 ImperiumDire Wolf Games [22]
2022 Star Wars Outer Rim: Unfinished BusinessFantasy Flight Games [23][24]

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 [33]
2017 Magic: The Gathering: Eldritch MoonWizards of the Coast [34]
2018 Magic: The Gathering: UnstableWizards of the Coast [18]
2019 Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep Slipcase SetChaosium [20]
2020 Magic: The Gathering: Throne of EldraineWizards of the Coast [35]
2021 Warhammer: Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Role-Playing GameCubicle 7 [22]
2022 Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten RealmsWizards of the Coast [23][24]

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