Gaylactic Spectrum Awards

The Gaylactic Spectrum Awards are given to works of science fiction, fantasy and horror that explore LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) topics in a positive way. Established in 1998, the awards were initially presented by the Gaylactic Network, with awards first awarded in 1999. In 2002 the awards were given their own organization, the Gaylactic Spectrum Awards Foundation.

Gaylactic Spectrum Awards
Logo of the Gaylactic Spectrum Award Foundation
Awarded forExcellence in LGBT speculative fiction
CountryUnited States
Presented by
    • Gaylactic Network (1999–2001)
    • Gaylactic Spectrum Awards Foundation (2002–present)
First awarded1999
WebsiteSpectrumawards.org/
Part of a series on
Sex and sexuality in
speculative fiction
Main topics
  • Sex and sexuality
  • Gender
  • Women
  • Reproduction
Genres
LGBT themes
Recurring elements
  • Sex in space
  • Male pregnancy
  • Single-gender worlds
  • Lesbian vampires
  • Woman warriors
  • Gynoids
Awards and conventions
Other topics
  • Women in Refrigerators (website)
  • Sexuality in Star Trek

The major award categories are for best novel, short fiction, and other works. The winners and short list of recommended nominees are decided by a jury. One of the most recognized authors, Melissa Scott has received the most awards overall, with five wins. She also holds the record for most nominations. Works of any format produced before the awards were first given were eligible to be inducted into the "Hall of Fame", although no work has been inducted since 2003. The list of award winners and Hall of Fame inductees has been called a "who's who of science fiction" by the GLBTQ Encyclopedia Project. This article lists the winners in each of the categories, and the inductees to the Hall of Fame.

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