Longest-running science fiction award

The Hugo Awards, awarded internationally for excellence in the field of science fiction and fantasy at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), were established in 1953 and have been presented annually since 1955. Celebrating their 63rd consecutive year of existence on 11 August 2017 in Helsinki, Finland, the awards – sponsored by the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) literary society – are run by and voted on by the international community of sci-fi fans.

The number and categories of the Awards have varied from year to year and currently list 16 awards:

Best Novel

Best Novella

Best Novelette

Best Short Story

Best Related Work

Best Graphic Story

Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form)

Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form)

Best Editor (Long Form)

Best Editor (Short Form)

Best Professional Artist

Best Semiprozine

Best Fanzine

Best Fancast

Best Fan Writer

Best Fan Artist