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The '''Aurora Awards''' ([[French-language|French]]: ''Prix Aurora-Boréal'') are a set of primarily [[Literary award|literary awards]] given annually for the best [[Canadian]] [[science fiction]] or [[fantasy]] professional and fan works and achievements from the previous year.<ref name=glow>"Literary glow of Auroras lures galaxy of sci/fi stars". ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'', June 6, 1991.</ref> The event is organized by [[Canvention]] and the awards are given out by the [[Canadian SF and Fantasy Association]] and SFSF Boreal Inc. <ref name=glow/> Originally they were known as the '''Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards''' which was shortened to CSFFA and nicknamed the Casper Awards, but this name was changed to the Aurora Awards in 1991, because the Aurora is the same in English and French.<ref name="borgo">{{cite book|last=Mallett| first=Daryl F.|last2=Reginald|first2=Robert|title=Reginald's Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards|publisher=Borgo Press|date=1993|page = 27|isbn=0-8095-1200-9}}</ref> The categories have expanded from those focused on literary works to include categories that recognize achievements in comics, music, poetry, art, film and television.
The '''Aurora Awards''' ([[French-language|French]]: ''Prix Aurora-Boréal'') are a set of primarily [[Literary award|literary awards]] given annually for the best [[Canadian]] [[science fiction]] or [[fantasy]] professional and fan works and achievements from the previous year.<ref name=glow>"Literary glow of Auroras lures galaxy of sci/fi stars". ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'', June 6, 1991.</ref> The event is organized by [[Canvention]] and the awards are given out by the [[Canadian SF and Fantasy Association]] and SFSF Boreal Inc. <ref name=glow/> Originally they were known as the '''Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards''' which was shortened to CSFFA and nicknamed the Casper Awards based on that acronym, but this name was changed to the Aurora Awards in 1991, because the Aurora is the same in English and French.<ref name="borgo">{{cite book|last=Mallett| first=Daryl F.|last2=Reginald|first2=Robert|title=Reginald's Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards|publisher=Borgo Press|date=1993|page = 27|isbn=0-8095-1200-9}}</ref> The categories have expanded from those focused on literary works to include categories that recognize achievements in comics, music, poetry, art, film and television.


Originally, the CSFFA gave out both the English-language and French-language versions of the awards, with the French-language version known as the '''Prix Aurora'''. However, the French-language section of the awards is now known as the '''Prix Aurora-Boréal''' and was created through an agreement between SFSFBI and the CSFFA in November 2010, which combined the independent '''Prix Boréal''' and the Prix Aurora into a single award affiliated to the English-language award. The awards are selected by member vote, in a similar style to that of the [[Hugo Awards]].<ref name=almost>"It's almost time for sci-fi awards". ''[[Sudbury Star]]'', September 11, 1999.</ref><ref>"Speculative fiction seriously coming of age". ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'', September 13, 1998.</ref>
Originally, the CSFFA gave out both the English-language and French-language versions of the awards, with the French-language version known as the '''Prix Aurora'''. However, the French-language section of the awards is now known as the '''Prix Aurora-Boréal''' and was created through an agreement between SFSFBI and the CSFFA in November 2010, which combined the independent '''Prix Boréal''' and the Prix Aurora into a single award affiliated to the English-language award. The awards are selected by member vote, in a similar style to that of the [[Hugo Awards]].<ref name=almost>"It's almost time for sci-fi awards". ''[[Sudbury Star]]'', September 11, 1999.</ref><ref>"Speculative fiction seriously coming of age". ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'', September 13, 1998.</ref>


The first award was granted in 1980 at [[Hal-Con|Hal-Con 3]], in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia]], which was in turn the first convention to be named Canvention, a name which rotates to the convention hosting the awards that year in addition to its regular name.
The first award was granted in 1980 at [[Hal-Con|Hal-Con 3]], in [[Halifax, Nova Scotia]], which was in turn the first convention to be named Canvention, a name which rotates to the convention hosting the awards that year in addition to its regular name.<ref>{{cite book|last=van Belkom| first=Edo|title=Aurora Awards: An Anthology of Prize-Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy|publisher=Quarry Press|date=1999}}</ref>


For lists of winners and nominees for each category, see the list of award categories below.
For lists of winners and nominees for each category, see the list of award categories below.

Revision as of 16:14, 5 December 2018

The Aurora Awards (French: Prix Aurora-Boréal) are a set of primarily literary awards given annually for the best Canadian science fiction or fantasy professional and fan works and achievements from the previous year.[1] The event is organized by Canvention and the awards are given out by the Canadian SF and Fantasy Association and SFSF Boreal Inc. [1] Originally they were known as the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards which was shortened to CSFFA and nicknamed the Casper Awards based on that acronym, but this name was changed to the Aurora Awards in 1991, because the Aurora is the same in English and French.[2] The categories have expanded from those focused on literary works to include categories that recognize achievements in comics, music, poetry, art, film and television.

Originally, the CSFFA gave out both the English-language and French-language versions of the awards, with the French-language version known as the Prix Aurora. However, the French-language section of the awards is now known as the Prix Aurora-Boréal and was created through an agreement between SFSFBI and the CSFFA in November 2010, which combined the independent Prix Boréal and the Prix Aurora into a single award affiliated to the English-language award. The awards are selected by member vote, in a similar style to that of the Hugo Awards.[3][4]

The first award was granted in 1980 at Hal-Con 3, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which was in turn the first convention to be named Canvention, a name which rotates to the convention hosting the awards that year in addition to its regular name.[5]

For lists of winners and nominees for each category, see the list of award categories below.

Current award categories

Medium English-language Award French-language Award
Professional Awards
Novels Best Novel Meilleur roman
YA Novels Best YA Novel
Other Literature Best Related Work Meilleurs ouvrages connexes
Comics Best Graphic Novel Meilleure bande dessinée
Short Fiction Best Short Fiction Meilleure nouvelle
Poetry Best Poem/Song
Music Création artistique audiovisuelle
Film & Television Best Visual Presentation
Art Best Artist
Lifetime Achievement Hall of Fame Trophy
Fan Awards
Writing/Publication Best Fan Writing and Publications Fanédition
Convention Organization Best Fan Organizational
Other Works Best Fan Related Work

Award winners and nominees

  *   Winners and joint winners

Year Creator(s) Work Publisher/Publication Catergory Ref.
1 or 2 Category Awards (1980-1985)
1980 A. E. van Vogt* Lifetime Achievement N/A Lifetime Achievement [6]
1981 Susan Wood* Lifetime Contributions to the field of Canadian SF & Fantasy N/A Lifetime Achievement [7]
1982 Phyllis Gotlieb* Lifetime Contributions to the field N/A Lifetime Achievement [8]
1982 H. A. Hargreaves Lifetime Contributions N/A Lifetime Achievement [8]
1982 John Robert Colombo Lifetime Contributions N/A Lifetime Achievement [8]
1982 Phyllis Gotlieb* Judgement of Dragons N/A Outstanding Work (English) [8]
1982 John Robert Colombo (editor) Friendly Aliens: Thirteen Stories of the Fantastic set in Canada N/A Outstanding Work (English) [8]
1982 Charles R. Sanders Imaro DAW Outstanding Work (English) [8]

1983[9]

1985[10]

3-category awards (1986–1988)

1986[11]

1987[12]

1988[13]

9-category awards (1989–1990)

1989[14]

1990[15]

10-category awards (1991–present)

1991[16]

1992[17]

1993[18]

1994[19]

1995[21]

1996[22]

1997[23]

1998[24]

1999[3][25]

2000[26]

2001[27]

2002[28]

2003[29]

2004[30]

2005[31]

2006[32]

2007[33]

2008[34]

2009[35]

  • Best Long Form: Marseguro, by Edward Willett[36][37]
  • Meilleur livre: Les vents de Tammerlan, by Michèle Laframboise[38]
  • Best Short Form: "Ringing in the Changes in Okotoks, Alberta", by Randy McCharles
  • Meilleure nouvelle: Le Dôme de Saint-Macaire, by Jean-Louis Trudel
  • Other, in English: Neo-opsis Science Fiction Magazine, Karl Johanson, editor
  • Meilleur ouvrage (autre): Solaris, Joël Champetier
  • Fanzine: The Original Universe, Jeff Boman, editor
  • Fan (Organizational): Randy McCharles (Chair of World Fantasy 2008)
  • Fan (Other): Joan Sherman for Heather Dale Concert (organizer)
  • Artistic Achievement: Looking for Group, by Lar deSouza

2010[39]

  • Best Long Form: Wake by Robert J. Sawyer
  • Meilleur livre: Suprématie by Laurent McAllister
  • Best Short Form: Pawns Dreaming of Roses by Eileen Bell from Women of the Apocalypse
  • Meilleure nouvelle: Ors blancs by Alain Bergeron
  • Other, in English: Women of the Apocalypse by Eileen Bell, Roxanne Felix, Billie Milholland, and Ryan McFadden
  • Platinum Best of Show – Special Effects, Short Subject: Steven Curtis, The Benchmark, Taylor University's Academic Technology
  • Meilleur ouvrage (autre): Revue. Joël Champetier, éditeur
  • Artistic Achievement: Dan O'Driscoll, cover of Steel Whispers
  • Fanzine: WCSFAZine, edited by R. Graeme Cameron
  • Fan (Organizational): David Hayman, organization Filk Hall of Fame
  • Fan (Other): Ray Badgerow, astronomy lecture at USS Hudson Bay

2011[40]

  • Best Novel: Watch by Robert J. Sawyer
  • Meilleur livre: La Tueuse de dragons by Héloïse Côté[41]
  • Best Short Story: "The Burden of Fire" by Hayden Trenholm (Neo-Opsis #19)
  • Best English Poem/Song: "The ABCs of the End of the World", by Carolyn Clink (A Verdant Green)
  • Best Graphic Novel: Goblins, by Tarol Hunt (goblinscomic.com)
  • Best Related Work: The Dragon and the Stars, by Derwin Mak & Eric Choi, eds. (DAW)
  • Best Artist: Erik Mohr, cover art for ChiZine Publications
  • Best Fan Filk: Dave Clement and Tom Jeffers of Dandelion Wine, "Face on Mars" CD
  • Best Fan Organizational: Helen Marshall and Sandra Kasturi, chairs of Toronto SpecFic Colloquium
  • Best Fan Other: John and Linda Ross Mansfield, conception of the Aurora nominee pins

Note: No Fan Publication award was given out due to too few eligible nominees

2012[42]

  • Best Novel: Wonder by Robert J. Sawyer
  • Best Short Fiction: "The Needle's Eye" by Suzanne Church, Chilling Tales: Evil Did I Dwell; Lewd I Did Live, EDGE
  • Best Poem/Song: "Skeleton Leaves" by Helen Marshall, Kelp Queen Press
  • Best Graphic Novel: Goblins, webcomic, created by Tarol Hunt
  • Best Related Work: On Spec, published by the Copper Pig Writers' Society
  • Best Artist: Dan O'Driscoll
  • Best Fan Publication: Bourbon and Eggnog by Eileen Bell, Ryan McFadden, Billie Milholland and Randy McCharles, 10th Circle Project
  • Best Fan Filk: Phil Mills, Body of Song-Writing Work including FAWM and 50/90
  • Best Fan (Organization): Randy McCharles, founder and chair of When Words Collide (Calgary)
  • Best Fan (Other): Peter Watts, "Reality: The Ultimate Mythology" lecture, Toronto SpecFic Colloquium

2013[43]

  • Best Novel: The Silvered by Tanya Huff
  • Best YA Novel: Under My Skin: Wildlings Series (Book 1) Charles de Lint
  • Best Short Fiction: The Walker of the Shifting Borderland by Douglas Smith
  • Best Poem/Song: A sea monster tells his story by David Clink
  • Best Graphic Novel: Weregeek by Alina Pete, webcomic
  • Best Related Work: Blood and Water edited by Hayden Trenholm, Bundoran Press
  • Best Artist: Erik Mohr
  • Best Fan Publication: Speculating Canada blog, edited by Derek Newman-Stille
  • Best Fan Filk: Kari Maaren, Body of Work
  • Best Fan Organizational: Randy McCharles, Chair and Programming, When Words Collide, Calgary
  • Best Fan Related Work: Ron Friedman, conception and delivery of the Aurora Awards voter package
  • Lifetime Achievement: Robert J. Sawyer[44]

2014[45]

  • Best Novel: A Turn of Light by Julie E. Czerneda
  • Best YA Novel: The Rising Kelley Armstrong
  • Best Short Fiction: Ghost in the Machine by Ryan McFadden
  • Best Poem/Song: Night Journey: West Coast by Eileen Kernaghan
  • Best Graphic Novel: Rock, Paper, Cynic by Peter Chiykowski, webcomic
  • Best Related Work: On Spec published by the Copper Pig Writers' Society
  • Best Artist: Erik Mohr
  • Best Fan Music: Chris Hadfield, for his performance of Space Oddity
  • Best Fan Organizational: Randy McCharles, Chair and Programming, When Words Collide, Calgary
  • Best Fan Related Work: Robert Runté, "Why I Read Canadian Speculative Fiction: The Social Dimension of Reading", Scholar Keynote Address at ACCSFF '13, Toronto

2015[46]

2016[47]

2017[48]

2018[49]

References

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