Winners of the 2024 Dragon Awards Announced

The winners of the 2024 Dragon Awards have been announced.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

Winners were announced during 'Dragon Con', September 1 2024.

Best Science Fiction Novel

• Starter Villain by John Scalzi

Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)

• Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

• Midnight at the Houdini by Delilah S Dawson

Best Alternate History Novel

• All the Dead Shall Weep by Charlaine Harris

Best Horror Novel

• Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig

Best Illustrative Book Cover

• Of Jade and Dragons by Kelly Chong

Best Comic Book / Graphic Novel

• Monstress by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series, TV or Internet

• Fallout, Amazon Prime Video

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

• Dune: Part Two, directed by Denis Villeneuve

Best Digital Game

• Baldur’s Gate 3, Larian Studios

Best Tabletop Game

• D&D The Deck of Many Things, Wizards of the Coast

Winners Of The 2021 Dragon Awards Announced

The winners of the 2021 Dragon Awards have been announced.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

Winners were announced during 'Dragon Con', September 5 2021.

2021 Dragon Award Winners

BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL

• Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

BEST FANTASY NOVEL (INCLUDING PARANORMAL)

• Battle Ground by Jim Butcher

BEST YOUNG ADULT / MIDDLE GRADE NOVEL

• A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T Kingfisher

BEST MILITARY SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY NOVEL

• Gun Runner by Larry Correia, John D Brown

BEST ALTERNATE HISTORY NOVEL

• 1637: No Peace Beyond The Line by Eric Flint, Charles Gannon

BEST MEDIA TIE-IN NOVEL

• Firefly: Generations by Tim Lebbon

BEST HORROR NOVEL

• The Hollow Places by T Kingfisher

BEST COMIC BOOK

• X-Men by Jonathan Hickman, Mahmud Asrar

BEST GRAPHIC NOVEL

• The Magicians: New Class by Lev Grossman, Lilah Sturges, Pius Bak

BEST SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY TV SERIES

• The Expanse, Amazon

BEST SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY MOVIE

• The Old Guard by Gina Prince-Bythewood

BEST SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY PC / CONSOLE GAME

• Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, Ubisoft

BEST SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY MOBILE GAME

• Harry Potter: Puzzles and Spells, Zynga

BEST SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY BOARD GAME

• Dune: Imperium, Dire Wolf Games

BEST SCIENCE FICTION OR FANTASY MINIATURES / COLLECTIBLE CARD / ROLE-PLAYING GAME

• Warhammer: Age of Sigmar: Soulbound Role-Playing Game, Cubicle 7

Winners Of The 2020 Dragon Awards Announced

The winners of the 2020 Dragon Awards have been announced.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

Winners were announced during an online presentation, 'Dragon Con Goes Virtual', September 3-7 2020.

2020 Dragon Award Winners

Best Science Fiction Novel

• The Last Emperox by John Scalzi

Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)

• The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

• Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth by Bella Forrest

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

• Savage Wars by Jason Anspach & Nick Cole

Best Alternate History Novel

• Witchy Kingdom by DJ Butler

Best Media Tie-In Novel

• Firefly – The Ghost Machine by James Lovegrove

Best Horror Novel

• The Twisted Ones by T Kingfisher

Best Comic Book

• Avengers by Jason Aaron, Ed McGuinness

Best Graphic Novel

• Battlestar Galactica Counterstrike by John Jackson Miller, Daniel HDR

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

• The Mandalorian – Disney+

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by JJ Abrams

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game

• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Respawn Entertainment & Electronic Arts

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

• Minecraft Earth – Mojang Studios & Xbox Game Studios

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

• Tapestry – Stonemaier Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

• Magic: The Gathering: Throne of Eldraine – Wizards of the Coast

2020 Dragon Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2020 Dragon Awards have been announced.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

Winners will be announced during an online presentation, 'Dragon Con Goes Virtual', September 3-7 2020.

2020 Dragon Award Finalists

Best Science Fiction Novel

• The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
• The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E Harrow
• Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
• The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz
• The Last Emperox by John Scalzi
• The Rosewater Redemption by Tade Thompson
• Network Effect by Martha Wells
• Wanderers by Chuck Wendig

Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)

• Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
• Jade War by Fonda Lee
• Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
• The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
• Dead Astronauts by Jeff VanderMeer
• The Burning White by Brent Weeks

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

• Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth by Bella Forrest
• Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer
• The Grace Year by Kim Liggett
• Force Collector by Kevin Shinick
• The Poison Jungle by Tui T Sutherland
• Cog by Greg van Eekhout

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

• Savage Wars by Jason Anspach & Nick Cole
• Edge of Valor by Josh Hayes
• Aftershocks by Marko Kloos
• Defiance by Bear Ross
• Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio
• System Failure by Joe Zieja

Best Alternate History Novel

• The Girl with No Face by MH Boroson
• Witchy Kingdom by DJ Butler
• Revolution by WL Goodwater
• As Our World Ends by Jack Hunt
• Up-time Pride and Down-time Prejudice by Mark H Huston
• A Nation Interrupted by Kevin McDonald

Best Media Tie-In Novel

• Firefly – The Ghost Machine by James Lovegrove
• Star Trek: Picard: The Last Best Hope by Una McCormack
• Star Trek: Discovery: The Enterprise War by John Jackson Miller
• Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse
• Aliens: Phalanx by Scott Sigler

Best Horror Novel

• Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky
• Scavenger Hunt by Michaelbrent Collings
• The Twisted Ones by T Kingfisher
• The Pursuit of William Abbey by Claire North
• The Toll by Cherie Priest

Best Comic Book

• Avengers by Jason Aaron, Ed McGuinness
• Bitter Root by David F Walker, Chuck Brown, Sanford Greene
• Immortal Hulk by Al Ewing, Joe Bennett
• Monstress by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda
• Spider-Woman by Karla Pacheco, Pere Perez, Paulo Siqueira
• Undiscovered Country by Charles Soule, Scott Snyder, Daniele Orlandini, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Matt D Wilson

Best Graphic Novel

• Batman Universe by Brian Michael Bendis, Nick Derington
• Battlestar Galactica Counterstrike by John Jackson Miller, Daniel HDR
• Black Bolt by Christian Ward, Frazier Irving, Stephanie Hans
• Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang
• Mister Miracle by Tom King, Mitch Gerads
• Something is Killing the Children Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’Edera

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

• Altered Carbon – Netflix
• Lost In Space – Netflix Originals
• Star Trek: Picard – CBS All Access
• The Expanse – Amazon Prime
• The Mandalorian – Disney+
• The Witcher – Netflix
• Watchmen – HBO

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

• Ad Astra by James Gray
• Fast Color by Julia Hart
• Joker by Todd Phillips
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by JJ Abrams
• Terminator: Dark Fate by Tim Miller
• The Lion King by Jon Favreau

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game

• Borderlands 3 – Gearbox Software & 2k Games
• Control – Remedy Entertainment & 505 Games
• Death Stranding – Kojima Productions & Sony Interactive
• Gears 5 – The Coalition & Xbox Game Studios
• Half-Life: Alyx – Valve
• Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order – Respawn Entertainment & Electronic Arts
• The Outer Worlds – Obsidian Entertainment & Private Division

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

• Arknights – Hypergryph, Yostar
• Call of Duty: Mobile – TiMi Studios & Activision Games
• Grindstone – Capybara Games Inc.
• Manifold Garden – William Chyr Studio
• Minecraft Earth – Mojang Studios & Xbox Game Studios
• Mutazione – Die Gute Fabrik & Akupara Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

• Forgotten Waters – Plaid Hat Games
• Jaws of the Lion – Cephalofair Games
• Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid – Renegade Game Studios
• Tapestry – Stonemaier Games
• The Crew: The Quest for Planet Nine – Kosmos
• The King’s Dilemma – Horrible Guild Game Studio

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

• Alien RPG – Free League Publishing
• Battlestar Galactica – Starship Battles: Viper Mk. VII – Ares Games
• Magic: The Gathering: Throne of Eldraine – Wizards of the Coast
• Pathfinder Second Edition – Paizo Publishing
• Spectaculars Core Game – Scratchpad Publishing
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Warcry – Games Workshop

2019 Dragon Awards Finalists Announced

The finalist for the 2019 Dragon Awards have been announced. The winners will announced at a ceremony during Dragon*Con 2019, August 29 - September 2 2019 in Atlanta, GA.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

2019 Dragon Award Finalists

Best Science Fiction Novel

• A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine
• A Star-Wheeled Sky by Brad R. Torgersen
• Europe at Dawn by Dave Hutchinson
• Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
• Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson
• Tiamat’s Wrath by James SA Corey

Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)

• Deep Roots by Ruthanna Emrys
• Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
• House of Assassins by Larry Correia
• Lies Sleeping by Ben Aaronovitch
• Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
• The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

• Archenemies by Marissa Meyer
• Armageddon Girls by Aaron Michael Ritchey
• Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard
• Imposters by Scott Westerfeld
• Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand
• The King’s Regret by Philip Ligon
• The Pioneer by Bridget Tyler

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

• A Pale Dawn by Chris Kennedy, Mark Wandrey
• Order of the Centurion by Jason Anspach, Nick Cole
• Marine by Joshua Dalzelle
• Sons of the Lion by Jason Cordova
• The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley
• Uncompromising Honor by David Weber

Best Alternate History Novel

• Black Chamber by SM Stirling
• Machines Like Me by Ian McEwan
• The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal
• The Iron Codex by David Mack
• The World Asunder by Kacey Ezell
• Unholy Land by Lavie Tidhar

Best Media Tie-In Novel

• Big Damn Hero by James Lovegrove, Nancy Holder
• Darkness on the Edge of Town by Adam Christopher
• Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray
• The Replicant War by Chris Kennedy
• The Way to the Stars by Una McCormack
• Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn

Best Horror Novel

• Cardinal Black by Robert McCammon
• Little Darlings by Melanie Golding
• Riddance by Shelley Jackson
• We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
• Zombie Airman by David Guenther
• 100 Fathoms Below by Steven L Kent, Nicholas Kaufmann

Best Comic Book

• Batman by Tom King, Tony S Daniel
• Black Hammer by Jeff Lemire, Dean Ormston, Dave Stewart
• Mister Miracle by Tom King, Tony Daniel
• Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man by Chip Zdarsky, Adam Kubert
• Saga by Brian K Vaughan, Fiona Staples
• The Batman Who Laughs by Scott Snyder, Mark Simpson

Best Graphic Novel

• Berlin by Jason Lutes
• Hey, Kiddo by Jarret J Krosoczka
• I Am Young by M. Dean
• Monstress Vol 3 by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda
• On A Sunbeam by Tillie Walden
• X-Men: Grand Design – Second Genesis by Ed Piskor

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

• Game of Thrones, HBO
• Good Omens, Amazon Prime
• Lucifer, Netflix
• The Orville, Fox
• The Umbrella Academy, Netflix
• Star Trek: Discovery, CBS All Access

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

• Alita: Battle Angel by Robert Rodriguez
• Aquaman by James Wan
• Avengers: Endgame by Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
• Captain Marvel by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
• Spider-Man: Far From Home by Jon Watts
• Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game

• Apex Legends by Electronic Arts
• Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey by Ubisoft
• Life Is Strange 2 by Dontnod Entertainment
• Red Dead Redemption 2 by Rockstar Games
• Outer Wilds by Mobius Digital
• World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth by Blizzard

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

• Cyber Hunter by NetEase
• Elder Scrolls: Blades by Bethesda Softworks
• Grimvalor by Direlight
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite by Niantic, WB Games San Francisco
• Reigns: Game of Thrones by Nerial
• Sega Heroes: Puzzle RPG Quest by SEGA

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

• Architects of the West Kingdom by Garphill Games
• Betrayal Legacy by Avalon Hill Games
• Cryptid by Osprey Games
• Everdell by Starling Games (II)
• Nemesis by Awaken Realms
• Root by Leder Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

• Call of Cthulhu: Masks of Nyarlathotep Slipcase Set by Chaosium Inc.
• Fallout: Wasteland Warfare by Modiphius Entertainment
• Keyforge: Call of the Archons by Fantasy Flight Games
• Magic: The Gathering - Ravnica Allegiance by Wizards of the Coast
• Magic: The Gathering - War of The Spark by Wizards of the Coast
• Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team by Games Workshop

2018 Dragon Awards Winners

The 3rd annual Dragon Awards were presented at a ceremony on Sunday September 2 2018 at Dragon*Con in Atlanta.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

2018 Dragon Award Winners

Best Science Fiction Novel

• 'Artemis' by Andy Weir

Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)

• 'Oathbringer' by Brandon Sanderson

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel

• 'Children of Blood and Bone' by Tomi Adeyemi

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel

• 'A Call to Vengeance' by David Weber, Timothy Zahn, and Thomas Pope

Best Alternate History Novel

• 'Uncharted' by Kevin J Anderson and Sarah A Hoyt

Best Media Tie-In Novel

• 'Star Wars: Leia, Princess of Alderaan' by Claudia Gray

Best Horror Novel

• 'Sleeping Beauties' by Stephen King and Owen King

Best Comic Book

• 'Mighty Thor' by Jason Aaron and James Harren, Marvel Comics

Best Graphic Novel

• 'Brandon Sanderson’s White Sand Volume 1' by Brandon Sanderson, Rik Hoskin, and Julius M. Gopez, Dynamite Entertainment

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series

• 'Game of Thrones', HBO

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie

• 'Black Panther', directed by Ryan Coogler

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game

• 'Middle-Earth: Shadow of War' by Monolith Productions

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game

• 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery' by Jam City

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game

• 'Red Dragon Inn 6: Villains' by Slugfest Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game

• 'Magic: The Gathering, Unstable' by Wizards of the Coast

2017 Dragon Awards Winners

The 2nd annual Dragon Awards were presented at a ceremony on Sunday September 3 2017 at Dragon*Con in Atlanta.

The Dragon Awards are a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration in 2016.

2017 Dragon Award Winners

Best Science Fiction Novel
Babylon’s Ashes, James S.A. Corey (Orbit)

Best Fantasy Novel
Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge, Larry Correia & John Ringo (Baen)

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
The Hammer of Thor, Rick Riordan (Disney-Hyperion)

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Iron Dragoons, Richard Fox (Self-published)

Best Alternate History Novel
Fallout: The Hot War, Harry Turtledove (Del Rey)

Best Apocalyptic Novel
Walkaway, Cory Doctorow (Tor)

Best Horror Novel
The Changeling, Victor LaValle (Spiegel & Grau)

Best Comic Book
The Dresden Files: Dog Men (Dynamite)

Best Graphic Novel
Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Wild Card, Jim Butcher, Carlos Gomez (Dynamite)

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series
Stranger Things

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
Wonder Woman

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo)

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game
Pokemon GO (Niantic)

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game
Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow’s Walk (Avalon Hill)

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game
Magic the Gathering: Eldritch Moon (Wizards Of The Coast)

2016 Dragon Awards Winners

The inaugural Dragon Awards were presented at a ceremony on Sunday September 4 2016 at Dragon*Con in Atlanta.

The award, a blown glass representation of fire inside a transparent teardrop, representing the passion of creating art and influencing others, is a program of fan-chosen awards to recognize outstanding achievement in science fiction and fantasy literature, comics, gaming and filmed entertainment, and was introduced as part of Dragon*Con’s 30th Anniversary celebration.

2016 Dragon Award Winners

Best Science Fiction Novel
Somewhither: A Tale of the Unwitheriing Realm by John C Wright

Best Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)
Son of the Black Sword by Larry Correia

Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel
The Shepherd’s Crown by Terry Pratchett

Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel
Hell’s Foundations Quiver by David Weber

Best Alternate History Novel
League of Dragons by Naomi Novik

Best Apocalyptic Novel
Ctrl Alt Revolt! by Nick Cole

Best Horror Novel
Souldancer by Brian Niemeier

Best Comic BookMs. Marvel – Marvel

Best Graphic Novel
The Sandman: Overture by Neil Gaiman and J.H. Williams III

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series
Game of Thrones– HBO

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Movie
The Martian, dir. Ridley Scott

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy PC / Console Game
Fallout 4 by Bethesda Softworks

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Mobile Game
Fallout Shelter by Bethesda Softworks

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Board Game
Pandemic: Legacy by ZMan Games

Best Science Fiction or Fantasy Miniatures / Collectible Card / Role-Playing Game
Call of Cthulhu Roleplaying Game (7th Edition) by Chaosium Inc.