Robert A. Heinlein Award
American literary award
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The Robert A. Heinlein Award was established by the Heinlein Society in 2003 "for outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings to inspire the human exploration of space".[1][2] It is named for renowned science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein and is administered by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society. It is generally given annually to one or more recipients.
Awarded forOutstanding science fiction or technical writing promoting space exploration.
Sponsored byBaltimore Science Fiction Society
CountryUnited States
First award2003
| Robert A. Heinlein Award | |
|---|---|
This medallion, designed by Arlin Robins, is given to award winners. | |
| Awarded for | Outstanding science fiction or technical writing promoting space exploration. |
| Sponsored by | Baltimore Science Fiction Society |
| Country | United States |
| First award | 2003 |
| Website | bsfs |
The Robert A. Heinlein Award is a sterling silver medallion bearing the image of Robert A. Heinlein, as depicted by artist Arlin Robbins. The medallion is matched with a red-white-blue lanyard.[3]
Winners
| Year | Winner(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Michael Flynn Virginia Heinlein | [5] |
| 2004 | Arthur C. Clarke | [6] |
| 2005 | Larry Niven Jerry Pournelle | [7] |
| 2006 | Greg Bear Jack Williamson | [8][9] |
| 2007 | Anne McCaffrey Elizabeth Moon | [10] |
| 2008 | Ben Bova Spider Robinson | [11] |
| 2009 | Joe Haldeman John Varley | [12] |
| 2010 | not awarded | |
| 2011 | Connie Willis | [13] |
| 2012 | Stanley Schmidt | [14] |
| 2013 | Allen Steele Yoji Kondo | [15] |
| 2014 | Geoffrey A. Landis | [3][16] |
| 2015 | Jack McDevitt | [17] |
| 2016 | Kim Stanley Robinson | [18] |
| 2017 | Robert J. Sawyer | [19] |
| 2018 | Neal Stephenson | [20] |
| 2019 | Gregory Benford | [21] |
| 2020 | Vernor Vinge | [22] |
| 2021 | C. J. Cherryh | [23] |
| 2022 | David Gerrold | [24] |
| 2023 | John Scalzi | [25] |
| 2024 | Tom Doherty | [26] |
| 2025 | Sharon Lee | [27] |
| 2026 | Andy Weir | [28] |