Dragon Con Awards 2025

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.

Author of the article

Award-winning author Amanda Faith may have been raised in Dayton, but her heart and home is in the South. With a lifelong love of teaching and writing, she had plenty of encouragement from teachers and friends along the way. Loving a good puzzle has always been a fascination, and writing gives her the outlet to put all the pieces together. Being adventurous and loving to try new things, it wasn’t long before her characters found themselves in unusual situations. She loves to put people from two different worlds into new situations and to see how they interact, taking them on journeys they would never have normally experienced. Her current adventure working as a high school English professor turned Media Specialist, writing, and doing paranormal investigations doesn’t slow her down from having a great time with a plethora of hobbies. Her published credits include several short stories, poetry, several journal articles, her doctoral dissertation, and her award-winning book Strength of Spirit. With multiple degrees, she has a passion for learning and exploring new venues. She is a staff writer for The Daily Dragon at Dragon Con. Check out her new website (www.amandafaith.net) or on Instagram (@dramandafaith)