The Dragon Awards are by the fans, for the fans. On Sunday at 4pm in the Hyatt Centennial I, they were awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to SF books, games, comics, and shows. Robert Picardo, known for his role as the Holographic Doctor in Star Trek: Voyager, was the Master of Ceremony for this event. He was witty and charming, and the attendees thoroughly enjoyed his charisma. Pat Henry, the president of Dragon Con, welcomed everyone to the ceremony and to Dragon Con. The joy in the air was palpable as the winners were announced.
Here are the winners in their categories.
The Julian Award (presented by Pat Henry): David Charles Golds
The Eugie Foster Award (presented by Matthew Foster in honor of Eugie, who was the Director of the Daily Dragon for many years and passed away 10 years ago): Mary Robinette Kowal
The Mike Resnick Award (presented by Lezli Robyn, executive editor/associate publisher of Arc Manor): Anaïs Godard
The Hank Reinhardt Fandom Award: Mike Henigan (Unfortunately, Henigan died this past June, so his husband accepted Mike’s 30-year volunteer Dragon Con Award.)
Best Science Fiction Novel: This Inevitable Ruin by Matt Dinniman
Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal): The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Best Young Adult/Middle Grade Novel: Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Best Alternate History Novel: The Martian Contingency by Mary Robinette Kowal
Best Horror Novel: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle
Best Illustrative Book Cover: Wind and Truth by Michael Whelan
Best Comic Book/Graphic Novel: Daredevil: Cold Day In Hell by Charles Soule, Steve McNiven
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series (TV or Internet): Andor, Disney+
Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie: Deadpool & Wolverine by Shawn Levy
Best Digital Game: Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Ubisoft Quebec
Best Tabletop Game: Magic the Gathering—Final Fantasy, Wizards of the Coast
Everyone present had a great time and enthusiastically applauded all of the winners, inspired to create works of their own. This is your chance to help choose who will rise to the top next year when the nominations open. When the nominations open next year, it’ll be your chance to help choose who rises to the top.