SFWA Solstice Award The Solstice Awards were created to acknowledge individuals who have had a significant impact on the science fiction and fantasy landscape. It is especially meant to recognize the non-authorial figures in the industry, who are all too often taken for granted in regards to lifetime achievement. The award is given at the discretion of the SFWA President, with the majority approval of the SFWA Board of Directors, and upon advice from the past SFWA Presidents.
Up to three awards may be presented each year, awarded to any person, living or deceased, with the exception of recipients of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award, or those who have been named Author Emeritus. Both members and non-members are eligible. The Solstice Awards have most recently been awarded to Carl Sagan, Ginjer Buchanan, Octavia Butler, John Clute, Tom Doherty, Terri Windling and Donald A. Wollheim.
For more information visit 2015 Solstice Awards.