Dragon Awards to Honor Fan favorites
As a part of the 30th anniversary of Dragon Con (Sept 2 through Sept 5), the convention is launching their own Science Fiction and Fantasy awards. How cool is that!
All fans can vote for their favorites in 15 categories encompassing fiction, tabletop gaming, movies, television, video gaming, and comics. The convention is predicting that a large number of people will participate and thus the awards will be a “true reflection” of what fans love most. There are no fees or memberships required to nominate or vote.
The official press release lists the following categories available for fan votes 2016:
- Best science fiction novel
- Best fantasy novel (including paranormal)
- Best young adult/middle grade novel
- Best military science fiction or fantasy novel
- Best alternate history novel
- Best apocalyptic novel
- Best horror novel
- Best comic book
- Best graphic novel
- Best episode in a continuing science fiction or fantasy series, TV or internet
- Best science fiction or fantasy movie
- Best science fiction or fantasy PC / console game
- Best science fiction or fantasy mobile game
- Best science fiction or fantasy board game
- Best science fiction or fantasy miniatures / collectable card / role-playing game
To vote you first need to register here: DC Fan Awards Signup
Registration deadline is August 26, 2016. The nomination process is now open and runs until July 25th. Final voting will begin on August 2, 2016. To view all the available information visit the Dragon Con Awards page.
Photo Credit (Background): “Dragon Con 2013: DC Universe”
by Pat Loika – is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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Photo Credit (single cosplayer): “Dragon Con 2013”
by Pat Loika is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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