Chandler Award
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The Chandler Award is presented by the Australian Science Fiction Foundation for "Outstanding Achievement in Australian Science Fiction".
It is named in recognition of the contribution that science fiction writer A. Bertram Chandler
made to Australian science fiction, and because of his patronage of the Foundation.
Unlike the Ditmars
, this award is decided upon by a jury and, although nominally an annual award presented in conjunction with the Australian National Science Fiction Convention
, is not necessarily presented every year.
The first Chandler Award was presented in 1992 to Van Ikin
at the National Science Fiction Convention - SynCon '92.
Subsequent winners have been:
It is named in recognition of the contribution that science fiction writer A. Bertram Chandler
A. Bertram Chandler
Arthur Bertram Chandler was a British-Australian science fiction author. He also wrote under the pseudonyms George Whitley, George Whitely, Andrew Dunstan, and S.H.M....
made to Australian science fiction, and because of his patronage of the Foundation.
Unlike the Ditmars
Ditmar Award
The Ditmar Award has been awarded annually since 1969 at the Australian National Science Fiction Convention to recognise achievement in Australian science fiction and science fiction fandom...
, this award is decided upon by a jury and, although nominally an annual award presented in conjunction with the Australian National Science Fiction Convention
Australian National Science Fiction Convention
The Australian National Science Fiction Convention or Natcon is a science fiction convention that is scheduled each year usually at Easter....
, is not necessarily presented every year.
The first Chandler Award was presented in 1992 to Van Ikin
Van Ikin
Van Ikin is an academic and science fiction writer and editor. He is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Western Australia, and has acted as supervisor for several Australian writers completing their post-graduate degrees and doctorates - including science fiction and fantasy writers...
at the National Science Fiction Convention - SynCon '92.
Subsequent winners have been:
- Mervyn Binns (1993).
- George TurnerGeorge Turner (writer)George Reginald Turner was an Australian writer and critic, best known for the science fiction novels written in the later part of his career. He was notable for being a "late bloomer" in science fiction . His first SF story and novel appeared in 1978, when he was in his early sixties...
(1994). - Wynne Whiteford (1995).
- Grant StoneGrant StoneGrant Stone is a polymath,. He is a radio presenter on the radio station RTRFM of the Faster Than Light Radio Show, as well as being the main force in the Murdoch University library special collections of popular culture material. In 1996 he was the recipient of the Chandler Award for Australian...
(1996). - Susan Batho (Smith-Clarke) (1997).
- Graham Stone (1999).
- John BangsundJohn BangsundJohn Bangsund was a prominent Australian science fiction fan in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He was a major force, with Andrew I. Porter behind Australia winning the right to host the 1975 Aussiecon, and he was Toastmaster at the Hugo Award ceremony at that convention.He was an influential and...
(2001). - John Foyster (2002).
- Lucy SussexLucy SussexLucy Sussex is a fantasy and science fiction author, editor, academic and teacher currently residing in Melbourne, Australia.She is often associated with feminist science fiction.-Personal life:...
(2003). - Lee HardingLee Harding (writer)Lee John Harding is an Australian freelance photographer, who became a writer of science fiction novels and short stories.-Science fiction writing:...
(2006). - Bruce GillespieBruce GillespieBruce Gillespie is a prominent Australian science fiction fan best known for his long-running sf fanzine SF Commentary. Along with Carey Handfield and Rob Gerrand, he was a founding editor of Norstrilia Press, which published Greg Egan's first novel.He was fan guest of honor at Aussiecon 3, the...
(2007). - Rosaleen LoveRosaleen LoveRosaleen Love is an Australian science journalist and writer. She has a PhD in the history and philosophy of science from the University of Melbourne. She has written works on the Great Barrier Reef and other science or conservation topics. She has also written science fiction, which has been...
(2009). - Damien BroderickDamien BroderickDamien Francis Broderick is an Australian science fiction and popular science writer. His science fiction novel The Judas Mandala is sometimes credited with the first appearance of the term "virtual reality," and his 1997 popular science book The Spike was the first to investigate the...
(2010). - Paul CollinsPaul Collins (fantasy writer)Paul Collins is an Australian writer and editor who specializes in science fiction and fantasy.Collins has written many books for younger readers...
(2011).