Hugo Award

The Hugo Award is given every year for the best science fiction or fantasy stories of the previous year, and for related areas in fandom, art and dramatic presentation. The award categories have changed over time, as the field of science fiction has grown and evolved. The winners are voted on by science fiction fans, and the awards are handed out at the annual World Science Fiction Convention ("Worldcon").

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Science fiction - Fantasy - Fandom - Dramatic presentation - World Science Fiction Convention

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The award is named after Hugo Gernsback, the founder of the pioneering science fiction magazine Amazing Stories.

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Hugo Gernsback - Amazing Stories

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Retrospective Hugo Awards (normally abbreviated Retro Hugos) are also presented. These are given at Worldcons held 50, 75, or 100 years after a Worldcon was held at which no Hugos were awarded. Once Retro Hugos for a given year are awarded, no further awards for that year are permitted.

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The Hugo Award itself was co-designed by longtime SF fan and booster Benedict Jablonski who based the trophy on a rocket-shaped hood ornament from an Oldsmobile 88.

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Benedict Jablonski - Oldsmobile 88

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