ENDEAVOUR AWARD

THE ENDEAVOUR AWARD...

...for a distinguished SCIENCE FICTION or FANTASY BOOK written by a Pacific Northwest author or authors and published in the previous year.

The award represents a collaboration between writers and fans of Science Fiction and Fantasy to encourage the growth of literature in the field and recognize works of excellence. It is named for H.M. Bark Endeavour, the ship of Northwest explorer Capt. James Cook.

The award is announced annually at OryCon, held in Portland, Oregon. The next award will be presented at OryCon 33 (November 2011) for a book published during 2010. The award is accompanied by a grant of $1,000.

Entry Deadline For Books Published During 2011:
March 15, 2012 (EXTENDED!)

2011 ENDEAVOUR AWARD WINNER
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest

The winner received a $1,000 grant and an etched glass plaque produced by Florida artist Ashley J. Harper

FINALISTS FOR 2011

A Cup of Normal by Devon Monk
The Bards of Bone Plain by Patricia McKillip
Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Dreadnought by Cherie Priest
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs

JUDGES FOR THE 2011 AWARD

John Joseph Adams
Bud Sparhawk
Jo Walton

Photos from the 2011 Award Ceremony

Finalists Brent Weeks and Devon Monk flanking Steve Perry, who accepted the Award for winner Cherie Priest.

All photographs by James W. Fiscus.