Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society.
- Best Novel: Double Star by Robert A. Heinlein
- Best Novelette: "Exploration Team" by Murray Leinster
- Best Short Story: "The Star" by Arthur C. Clarke
- Best Professional Artist: Frank Kelly Freas
- Best Professional Magazine: Astounding
- Best Fanzine: (tie)
- Inside edited by Ron Smith
- Science Fiction Advertiser edited by Ron Smith
- Best Feature Writer: Willy Ley
- Best Book Reviewer: Damon Knight
- Most Promising New Author: Robert Silverberg
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