Category definitions
- Best Speculative Fiction Story (Short Form)
- Short stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts under 20K
- Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novella Form)
- Intermediate length stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts between 20K and 70K
- Best Speculative Fiction Story (Novel Form)
- Novel length stories containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts greater than 70K
- Best Audio Drama (Short Form including Independents)
- Short audio presentations containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Length: Total Season’s complete running time for dramatic content only (excluding host commentary, listener e-mail, behind-the-scenes editions, etc.) under 15 hours
- Best Audio Drama (Long Form including Independents)
- Long audio presentations containing elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Length: Total Season’s complete running time for dramatic content only (excluding host commentary, listener e-mail, behind-the-scenes editions, etc.) 15 hours or longer.
- Best Audio Production
- Podcast featuring best technical production of content
- Podcast is judged and evaluated on audio presentation only, not on subject matter
- Best Video Podcast
- Video podcasts that include elements of speculative fiction
- Best Video Production
- Video podcast featuring best technical production of content
- Video podcast is judged and evaluated on audio presentation only, not on subject matter
- Best Non-Speculative Fiction
- Fictional story podcasts which do not incorporate elements of science fiction, fantasy or horror
- Word counts greater than 80K
- Best Writing-related Podcast
- Fodcasts that focus on the process, challenges and rewards of writing and publishing written works
- Best Fan Podcast
- Podcasts created by and for the fans of a given type, style or genre of literary or entertainment work or series of works that have elements speculative fiction
- Best (Speculative Fiction) News Podcast
- Podcasts that focus on providing news of speculative fiction in its myriad forms
- Best Gaming Podcast
- Podcasts that focus one or more styles of gaming (video, role playing, tabletop and board games, non-traditional card games, etc.)
- Best Reality Podcast
- Podcasts with content focusing on the life, times and issues affecting of the podcaster or podcast community
- Best Tech Podcast
- Podcasts that discuss the science and technology that pervades our lives
