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The John W. Campbell Award is given to the best new science fiction or fantasy writer whose first work of science fiction or fantasy was published in a professional publication in the previous two years. For the 2010 award, which is presented at the World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon), the qualifying work must have been published in 2008 or 2009.
There can be confusion over the term "professional publication" since the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS), and the award sponsor define it differently. For the purposes of the Campbell Award, professional publications are works sold for more than a nominal amount and published anywhere in the world.
Please refer to the Eligibility F.A.Q. for an explanation of qualifying publications and answers to common questions.
The Campbell Award is administered by the Worldcon, but the rules for awarding the Campbell are determined by the award sponsor, Dell Magazine. Eligibility rules were changed in 2005.
Voting Procedure
The John W. Campbell Award uses the same nomination and voting mechanism as the Hugo, even though the Campbell Award is not a Hugo. To be able to nominate a writer for the 2010 award, you must have been a member of Anticipation (the 67th World Science Fiction Convention in Montreal) or a member of Aussiecon Four (the 68th World Science Fiction Convention in Melbourne) before Jan. 31, 2010. Members include both supporting and attending members.
Nomination ballots can be found on the Aussiecon website. They must be received before 23:59 PST on March 13, 2010.
To be able to vote for the award, you must be a member of Aussiecon Four (the 68th World Science Fiction Convention in Melbourne). If you are not a member of Aussiecon and wish to vote, you must purchase a supporting membership or an attending membership before January 31.
Past Voting Results
2009 Campbell Award Finalists
The winner was announced at the Anticipation Montreal Hugo Award Ceremony on August 9, 2009.
| Author | Year of Eligibility |
|---|---|
| David Anthony Durham (winner) | 2nd year |
| Alliette de Bodard | 2nd year |
| Tony Pi | 2nd year |
| Gord Sellar | 2nd year |
| Felix Gilman | 1st year |
2008 Campbell Award Finalists
| Author | Year of Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Joe Abercrombie | 2nd year |
| Jon Armstrong | 1st year |
| David Anthony Durham | 1st year |
| David Louis Edelman | 2nd year |
| Mary Robinette Kowal (winner) | 2nd year |
| Scott Lynch | 2nd year |
2007 Campbell Award Finalists
| Author | Year of Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Scott Lynch | 1st year |
| Sarah Monette | 2nd year |
| Naomi Novik (winner) | 1st year |
| Brandon Sanderson | 2nd year |
| Lawrence M. Schoen | 2nd year |
2006 Campbell Award Finalists
| Author | Year of Eligibility |
|---|---|
| John Scalzi (winner) | 1st year |
| K.J. Bishop | 2nd year |
| Sarah Monette | 1st year |
| Chris Roberson | 2nd year |
| Brandon Sanderson | 1st year |
| Steph Swainston | 2nd year |
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