Here is the online version of the 40th annual Locus Awards ballot, covering works that appeared in 2009.
In each category, you may vote for up to five works or nominees, ranking them 1 (first place) through 5 (fifth). Listed options in each category are based on our 2009 Recommended Reading List [this link will open a new window], with options in categories for editor, artist, magazine, publisher, etc etc, including results of the past two years. You are welcome to use the write-in boxes to vote for any titles and nominees in any category.
You may use the blank boxes to fill in titles or nominees not included among the listed options -- in such cases, please supply author, title, and place of appearance. Do not vote for more than one item in a category at the same rank (e.g. two selections ranked 1st); if you do, we will disregard your votes in that category. Note that the Hugo and Nebula awards have somewhat different eligibility requirements; Locus Awards are open to publications or works that first appeared, anywhere in the world, during calendar year 2009. Feel free to leave some categories blank or partially blank, but try to fill in the entire survey. A free issue of Locus will be given for a filled-out ballot to subscribers of record when we count them in May, so please use the exact name on your subscription and your subscription number. Deadline for ballots is April 1, 2010.
The format of this year's online ballot is different from previous years', but the voting rules remain the same -- subscriber votes count double, but all votes will be counted, as long as you include your name, e-mail, and survey information (Locus does not sell e-mail lists) and do not violate voting rules.
If you prefer, you may print this page, fill it in by hand, and mail it to Locus Publications, PO Box 13305, Oakland CA 94661.
Anonymous ballots will not be counted. Please include your name and e-mail address with your submission.
February 2010 Issue
Locus Poll & Survey
posted 5 February 2010
Cover Design: Arnie Fenner
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