Alix E. Harrow Wins Hugo
Ryan Coogler and John Scalzi also take home top honors at the 84th World Science Fiction Convention
The 2026 Hugo Awards were presented at the 84th World Science Fiction Convention, LAcon V, on August 30th, 2026. The ceremony saw a range of winners, including Alix E. Harrow, who won the Best Novel award for 'The Everlasting'.
Alix E. Harrow's win was one of several notable awards presented at the ceremony. Amal El-Mohtar won the Best Novella award for 'The River Has Roots', while H.H. Pak took home the Best Novelette award for 'Never Eaten Vegetables'. Thomas Ha won the Best Short Story award for 'In My Country'.
In addition to the literary awards, the ceremony also recognized excellence in other fields. Ryan Coogler won the Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form award for 'Sinners', while the Best Series award went to John Scalzi for 'Old Man’s War'. Ursula K. Le Guin and Fred Fordham won the Best Graphic Story or Comic award for 'A Wizard of Earthsea: A Graphic Novel'.
The full results of the 2026 Hugo Awards, including detailed voting reports, are available on the LACon V website. Other winners included Antonia Hodgson, who won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer, and Neil Clarke, who won the Best Editor Short Form award.
## What it means The Hugo Awards are a significant event in the science fiction and fantasy community, recognizing excellence in a range of fields. The awards are presented annually at the World Science Fiction Convention, and the winners are chosen by votes from members of the convention. The 2026 awards saw a range of winners, from established authors like John Scalzi to newer voices like Antonia Hodgson. The awards are an important part of the science fiction and fantasy community, and the winners will likely have a significant impact on the field in the coming year.
## Why it matters The Hugo Awards are not just a recognition of individual achievement, but also a reflection of the state of the science fiction and fantasy community. The awards provide a snapshot of the current trends and themes in the field, and can help to identify new and emerging voices. The winners of the 2026 Hugo Awards will likely be widely read and discussed in the coming year, and will help to shape the direction of the field.
