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This is a listing of works by LDS authors that have received awards. The first section is by category (poetry, short fiction, novel, nonfiction); there is also a section listed by award organization. References to WotF finalists are to published finalists only.

 

Awards by Category

Writing Awards

 

Poetry

 

Short Fiction

  • Woodbury, Katherine “Scattered.” [Irreantum fiction contest third place 2007]

     

    Novels

    • Allen, Nancy Campbell Love beyond Time. [Francis Award 1999]

    • Anderson, Garthia Spellbound in Seattle. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature honorable mention 2003 (best fantasy)]

    • Ashley, Amanda
      • The Captive. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2000 (futuristic romance)]
      • Midnight Embrace. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2002 (vampire romance)]

    • Whisper in the Wind. [Affaire de Coeur Golden Unicorn Award 1991 (time travel)]

  • Bates, Martine. See Leavitt, Martine Bates

  • Bell, M. Shayne Inuit. [Utah Arts Council Original Writing Competition first place 1997 (young adult)]

  • Blum, Vicki The Land without Unicorns. [Golden Eagle Children's Choice Book Award nominee 2004]

  • Brown, John Servant of a Dark God. [David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy long list 2010; Whitney Award finalist 2009 (speculative fiction)]

  • Card, Orson Scott
    • Alvin Journeyman. [Locus Award 1996 (fantasy novel)]
    • Children of the Mind. [Seiun Award nominee 2002 (translated novel)]
    • The Chronicles of Alvin Maker cycle. [Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire 2000 (translated novel)]
    • Empire. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2006 (novel)]
    • Ender in Exile. [Whitney Award finalist 2008 (speculative fiction)]
    • Ender's Game. [Nebula Award 1985 (novel); Hamilton-Brackett Memorial Award 1986; Hugo Award 1986 (novel); Science Fiction Chronicle Poll 1986 (novel)]
    • Ender's Shadow. [American Library Association Alex Award 2000; American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 2000; Geffen Award 2001 (translated science fiction book); Seiun Award nominee 2001 (foreign novel)]
    • Lost Boys. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 1992 (novel)]
    • Magic Street. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2005 (novel)]
    • Memory of Earth. [Prometheus Award nominee 1993 (novel)]
    • Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus. [American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 1997; Geffen Award 1999 (translated science fiction book); Sidewise Award nominee 1996 (long form)]
    • Prentice Alvin. [Nebula Award finalist 1989 (novel); Hugo Award nominee 1990 (novel); Locus Award 1990 (fantasy novel); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award finalist 1990]
    • Red Prophet. [Locus Award 1989 (fantasy novel); Hugo Award nominee 1989 (novel); Nebula Award finalist 1988 (novel); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award finalist 1989]
    • Seventh Son. [Ditmar Award 1989 (international fiction); Hugo Award nominee 1988 (novel); Locus Award 1988 (fantasy novel); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award 1988; World Fantasy Award nominee 1988 (novel)]
    • Shadow of the Giant. [Quill Award nominee 2005 (sf/fantasy/horror); Southeast SF Acheivement Awards nominee 2006 (novel)]
    • Shadow of the Hegemon. [American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 2002; Southeast SF Acheivement Awards nominee 2002 (novel)]
    • Songmaster. [Hamilton-Brackett Memorial Award 1981]
    • Speaker for the Dead. [Nebula Award 1986 (novel); Hugo Award 1987 (novel); John W. Campbell Memorial Award third place 1987; Kurd Laßwitz Prize 1989 (foreign novel); Locus Award 1987 (science fiction novel); Science Fiction Chronicle Poll 1987 (novel)]
    • Xenocide. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 1991 (novel); Hugo Award nominee 1992 (novel)]
  • Card, Orson Scott, and Kathryn H. Kidd. Lovelock. [Prometheus Award nominee 1995 (novel)]

  • Christensen, James C. The Voyage of the Basset. [Chesley Award nominee 1997 (interior illustration)]

  • Dashner, James
    • The Journal of Curious Letters. [Whitney Award 2008 (youth fiction)]
    • The Maze Runner. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee (young adult paranormal/fantasy); Whitney Award finalist 2009 (speculative fiction)]

    • Draper, Jessica Hunting Gideon. [Whitney Award finalist 2007 (speculative fiction)]

    • Farland, David. See Wolverton, Dave

    • Feehan, Christine
      • Conspiracy Game. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2006 (paranormal romance)]
      • Dangerous Tides. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2006 (fantasy/magical)]
      • Dark Celebration. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2006 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Challenge. [Francis Award semifinalist 2000; Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature honorable mention 2000 (shape-shifter)]
      • Dark Curse. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2008 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Demon. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2006 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Desire. [Francis Award nominee 1999]
      • Dark Destiny. Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2004 (shapeshifter and favorite overall); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 2004 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Fire. [Francis Award 2001 (heroine and “other paranormal”); Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 2001 (shapeshifter and favorite overall); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 2001 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Gold. [Francis Award nominee 2000]
      • Dark Guardian. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature honorable mention 2002 (shapeshifter and favorite overall); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 2002 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Legend. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2002 (shape-shifter)]
      • Dark Magic. [Francis Award semifinalist 2000; Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 2000 (shapeshifter and favorite overall); Rita Award finalist 2001 (paranormal); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 2000 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Melody. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2003 (shapeshifter and favorite overall); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2003 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Possession. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 2007 (vampire)]
      • Dark Prince. [Francis Award semifinalist 1999; Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 1999 (shapeshifter and favorite overall)]
      • Dark Slayer. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2009 (vampire romance)]
      • Dark Symphony. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2003 (shapeshifter)]
      • Hidden Currents. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2009 (paranormal action adventure romance)]
      • Lair of the Lion. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 2002 (historical paranormal romance)]
      • Mind Game. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 2004 (fantasy); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2004 (contemporary paranormal)]
      • Predatory Game. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2008 (paranormal action adventure romance)]
      • Shadow Game. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2003 (contemporary paranormal)]
      • Turbulent Sea. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2008 (contemporary paranormal)]
      • Wild Rain. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2004 (shapeshifter)]

    • George, Jessica Day
      • Dragon Slippers. [Beehive Award nominee 2009 (children's fiction); Whitney Award 2007 (best novel by new author); Whitney Award finalist 2007 (best novel of the year; best novel by new author; speculative fiction)]
      • Princess of the Midnight Ball. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (youth fiction)]
      • Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow. [Beehive Award nominee 2010 (young adults'); Whitney Award finalist 2008 (best novel of the year; youth fiction)]

    • Gunderson, Phyllis The Lights of Mahonri Moriancumer. [Whitney Award finalist 2007 (speculative fiction)]

    • Hale, Shannon
      • Book of a Thousand Days. [American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 2007; Beehive Award nominee 2010 (young adults'); Whitney Award 2007 (speculative fiction); Cybil Award 2007 (teen/YA science fiction and fantasy)]
      • Enna Burning. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 2004 (young adult)]
      • The Goose Girl. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2003 (young adult); Beehive Award nominee 2004 (young adults' books); Mythopoeic Fantasy Award finalist 2004 (children's); Utah Book Award 2003 (children's/young adult)]
      • Princess Academy. [American Library Association Notable Children's Book 2006; Association for Mormon Letters Award 2005 (young adult); Beehive Award 2007 (children's fiction); Newbery honor book 2006; Publisher's Weekly “Off the Cuff” Award (Cuffies) honorable mention 2005 (favorite novel); Utah Book Award 2005 (children's/young adult)]
      • River Secrets. [Association of Mormon Letters honorable mention 2006 (young adult); YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults 2009]

        and Dean Hale

      • Rapunzel's Revenge. [ALA Notable Children's Book 2008; YALSA Great Graphic Novel for Teens 2008; Children's Choice Book Awards nominee 2008; Cybil Award 2008 (elementary/middle grade graphic novel)]

    • Harrison, Mette Ivie
      • Mira, Mirror. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2004 (young adult)]
      • The Princess and the Hound. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2007 (young adult)]

    • Hickman, Tracy and Margaret Weis Bones of the Dragon. [David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy long list 2010]

    • Kurland, Lynn
      • A Dance through Time. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 1997 (contemporary time-travel)]
      • Dreams of Stardust. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2005 (time travel)]
      • A Garden in the Rain. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature honorable mention 2003 (time travel); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2003 (contemporary paranormal)]
      • The Mage's Daughter. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2008 (futuristic/fantasy romance)]
      • The More I See You. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 2003 (time travel); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 1999 (historical time travel)]
      • Much Ado in the Moonlight. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2006 (time travel)]
      • My Heart Stood Still. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature nominee 2001 (fantasy and time travel); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 1996 (contemporary paranormal)]
      • Princess of the Sword. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2009 (futuristic/fantasy romance)]
      • Stardust of Yesterday. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 1996 (contemporary fantasy romance); Rita Award 1997 (first novel and paranormal)]
      • The Very Thought of You. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 1998 (contemporary time-travel romance)]
      • When I Fall in Love. [Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature 2007 (time travel)]

    • Leavitt, Martine Bates
      • The Dollmage. [American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 2003; Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2002 (young adult)]
      • The Dragon's Tapestry. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 1993 (young adult); Canadian Library Association Notable Book; Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Award 1992]
      • Keturah and Lord Death. [Mythopoeic Fantasy Award finalist 2007 (children's); Ontario Library Association White Pine Award finalist 2008]
      • The Prism Moon. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 1993 (young adult)]
      • The Taker's Key. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 1998 (young adult)]

    • Meyer, Stephenie
      • Eclipse. [Whitney Award finalist 2007 (romance/women's)]
      • The Host. [Whitney Award finalist 2008 (speculative fiction)]
      • Twilight. [American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 2006]
      • New Moon. [Publisher's Weekly “Off the Cuff” Award (Cuffies) 2006 (best sequel; most memorable character in a lead role)

    • Mace, Aubrey Santa Maybe. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (romance)]

    • Mull, Brandon
      • The Candy Shop War. [Beehive Award 2009 (children's fiction); USA Book News Best Books finalist 2007 (children's fiction)]
      • Fablehaven. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 2006 (young adult)]
      • Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 2008 (youth fiction); Whitney Award finalist 2008 (youth fiction)]
      • Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star. [USA Book News Best Books finalist 2007 (children's fiction); Whitney Award 2007 (young adult/children's)]
      • Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (youth fiction)]

    • Noehren, Riley Gravity vs. the Girl. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (general fiction)]

    • Owen, James A. Here, There Be Dragons. [Chesley Award finalist 2007 (cover illustration [hardback] and interior illustration)]

    • Park, Greg
      • Cleansing Hunt. [USA Book News Best Books finalist 2007 (fantasy/science fiction)]
      • Veil of Darkness [USA Book News Best Books Award 2007 (fantasy/science fiction)]

    • Perry, Anne Tathea. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 2000 (novel)]

    • Pike, Aprilynne Wings. [Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2009 (young adult paranormal/fantasy); Whitney Award finalist 2009 (speculative fiction)]

    • Rallison, Janette My Fair Godmother. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (youth fiction)]

    • Rowley, Brent My Body Fell Off. [Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's SF nominee 1999]

    • Sanderson, Brandon
      • Alcatraz versus the Evil Librarians. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2007 (young adult); Whitney Award finalist 2007 (young adult/children's)]
      • Alcatraz versus the Scrivner's Bones. [Whitney Award finalist 2008 (youth fiction)]
      • Elantris. [Association for Mormon Letters Award 2006 (novel); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2005 (epic fantasy)]
      • The Hero of Ages. [David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy short list 2009; Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award 2008 (epic fantasy); Whitney Award 2008 (speculative fiction); Whitney Award finalist 2008 (best novel of the year; speculative fiction)]
      • Mistborn. [Association of Mormon Letters honorable mention 2006 (novel)]
      • Warbreaker. [David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy long list 2010; Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2009 (epic fantasy); Whitney Award finalist 2009 (speculative fiction)]
      • The Well of Ascension. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2007 (novel); Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee 2007 (epic fantasy); Whitney Award finalist 2007 (speculative fiction)]

      • and Robert Jordan. The Gathering Storm. [David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy long list 2010]

    • Savage, J. Scott FarWorld: Water Keep. [Whitney Award finalist 2008 (youth fiction)]

    • Skye, Obert Leven Thumps and the Eyes of Want. [USA Book News Best Books finalist 2007 (children's fiction)]

    • Stewart, Chris From the End of Heaven. [Whitney Award finalist 2008 (speculative fiction)]

    • Tunnell, Michael O.
      • School Spirits. [Beehive Award nominee 2000 (children's fiction)]
      • Wishing Moon. [Beehive Award nominee 2005 (young adults' books); Utah Book Award 2004 (children's/young adult)]

    • Vick, H. H. Walker of Time. [American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults 1994]

    • Wells, Dan I Am Not a Serial Killer. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (speculative fiction)]

    • Wolverton, Dave
      • On My Way to Paradise. [Philip K. Dick Award special citation 1990]
      • [as David Farland] Chaosbound. [David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy long list 2010]
      • [as David Farland] Ravenspell: Of Mice and Magic. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2005 (young adult)]
      • [as David Farland] The Wyrmling Horde. [Whitney Award finalist 2008 (speculative fiction)]

    • Woodbury, Eugene The Path of Dreams. [Utah Arts Council Original Writing Competition honorable mention 2002 (novel)]

    • Wright, Julie Eyes Like Mine. [Whitney Award finalist 2009 (general fiction)]

  • Wright, Randall Hunchback. [Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention 2004 (middle grade)]

     

    Nonfiction

    • Card, Orson Scott How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy. [Hugo Award 1991 (nonfiction book)]
     

    Movies

    • Howard, David. Galaxy Quest. Story by David Howard; screenplay by David Howard and Robert Gordon. [Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film, Silver Raven 1999 (best screenplay); Hugo Award 2000 (dramatic presentation); Nebula Award 2000 (script)]
     

    Awards by Organization

    American Library Association (YALSA) Alex Award

    American Library Association (YALSA) Best Book for Young Adults

    American Library Association (YALSA) Great Graphic Novels for Teens

    American Library Association (YALSA) Margaret A. Edwards Award

    American Library Association (ALSC) Notable Book

     

    Analog Analytical Laboratory (reader's poll) winner

     

    Asimov's Reader Poll (reader's poll) winner

     

    Association for Mormon Letters Award

    Association for Mormon Letters honorable mention

     

    Balrog Award nominee

     

    Beehive Award (formerly Utah Children's Book Award)

    Beehive Award nominee  

    Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film Silver Raven

    • Howard, David. Galaxy Quest. Story by David Howard; screenplay by David Howard and Robert Gordon; directed by Dean Parisot. [1999 (best screenplay)]
     

    Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice

     

    Chesley Award

    Chesley Award finalist
    • Christensen, James C. The Voyage of the Basset. [1997 (interior illustration)]
    • Owen, James A. Here, There Be Dragons. [2007 (cover illustration [hardback] and interior illustration)]
     

    Children's Choice Book Awards finalist

     

    Cuffies. See Publisher's Weekly “Off the Cuff” Award

     

    Children's and Young Adult Bloggers' Literary Award (Cybils)

    • Hale, Shannon. Book of a Thousand Days. [2007 (teen/yound adult science fiction and fantasy)]
    • Hale, Shannon, and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale. Rapunzel's Revenge. [2008 (elementary/middle grade graphic novel)]
     

    David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy short list

    David Gemmell Legend Award for Fantasy long list  

    Ditmar Award (Australia)

     

    Edward E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction (Skylark Award)

     

    Francis Award

    Francis Award semifinalist Francis Award nominee  

    Gaylactic Specturm Award finalist

    Gaylactic Specturm Award nominee
    • Bell, M. Shayne. “Anomalous Structures of My Dreams.” [2004 (short fiction)]
     

    Geffen Award (Israel)

    • Card, Orson Scott. Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus. [1999 (translated science fiction novel)]
    • Card, Orson Scott. Ender's Shadow. [2001 (translated science fiction novel)]
    Geffen Award finalist  

    Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature nominee

     

    Golden Eagle Children's Choice Book Award nominee (Canada)

     

    Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire

     

    Hamilton-Brackett Memorial Award

     

    Ignotus Award (Spain)

     

    Hugo Award

    Hugo Award nominee  

    Irreantum Fiction Contest first place

    Irreantum Fiction Contest third place
  • Woodbury, Katherine. “Scattered.” [2007]  

    John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer

    John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer nominee  

    John W. Campbell Memorial Award third place

     

    Kurd Laßwitz Prize (Germany)

     

    Locus Award (reader's poll) winner

     

    Mythopoeic Fantasy Award

    Mythopoeic Fantasy Award finalist  

    Nebula Award

    Nebula Award finalist Nebula Award preliminary ballot  

    Newbery Medal honor book

     

    Ontario Library Association White Pine Award finalist

     

    Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature Awards

    Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature Awards honorable mention Paranormal Excellence Awards in Romantic Literature Awards nominee  

    Philip K. Dick Award

     

    Phobos Fiction Contest

     

    Prometheus Award nominee

     

    Publisher's Weekly “Off the Cuff” Award (Cuffies)

    • Meyer, Stephenie. New Moon. [2006 (best sequel; most memorable character in a lead role)]
    Publisher's Weekly “Off the Cuff” Award (Cuffies) honorable mention  

    Quill Award nominee

     

    Rhysling Award nominee

     

    Rita Awards

    • Kurland, Lynn. Stardust of Yesterday. [1997 (first novel and paranormal)]
    Rita Awards finalist  

    Romantic Times Career Achievement Award

    Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award nominee  

    Science Fiction Chronicle Poll (reader's poll) winner

     

    Sapphire Award nominee

     

    Seiun Award (Japan)

    Seiun Award nominee  

    Sidewise Award for Alternate History nominee

    • Card, Orson Scott. Pastwatch: The Redemption of Christopher Columbus. [1996 (long form)]
    • Allred, Lee. “For the Strength of the Hills.” [1998 (short form)]
     

    Skylark Award. See Edward E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction

     

    Southeastern Science Fiction Acheivement Awards nominee

     

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds anthology contest

     

    USA Book News Best Books Award

    • Park, Greg. Veil of Darkness. [2007 (fantasy/science fiction)]
    USA Book News Best Books Award finalist
    • Mull, Brandon. The Candy Shop War. [2007 (children's fiction)]
    • Mull, Brandon. Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star. [2007 (children's fiction)]
    • Park, Greg. Cleansing Hunt. [2007 (fantasy/science fiction)]
    • Skye, Obert. Leven Thumps and the Eyes of the Want. [2007 (children's fiction)]
     

    Utah Arts Council Original Writing Competition

    Utah Arts Council Original Writing Competition honorable mention  

    Utah Center for the Book Utah Book Award

     

    Utah State Institute of Fine Arts

    • Card, Orson Scott. “Prentice Alvin and the No-Good Plow.” [first prize 1981 (long serious poem)]
     

    Whitney Award

    Whitney Award finalist  

    World Fantasy Award

    World Fantasy Award nominee  

    Writers of the Future, Gold Award

    Writers of the Future, first prize Writers of the Future, second prize Writers of the Future, third prize Writers of the Future, published finalist  

    See also the Locus Index to Science Fiction Awards, AwardWeb, or Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature.

     

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