Who is behind the award?
With the blessing of the Aldiss Literary Estate our core team includes son of Brian, Tim Aldiss, Chair of the British Science Fiction Association Allen Stroud, Chair of the British Fantasy Society Shona Kinsella, and Head of Commercial & Membership at UKIE Sam Collins.
What’s the deal with the award?
Awarded annually submissions open on Brian’s birth date – the 18th August. Submissions will be read and played over the course of the subsequent year before a panel of judges made up from each of our partners will then deliberate and create a shortlist which will be published 3 months ahead of the final deliberation to decide on the signal winner of the award, which will come from either literature of gaming sectors.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission Statement
To give out an annual award to acknowledge cultural artefacts (literature and gaming) specifically for their efforts in world building in the science fiction & fantasy genre.
Vision
To take a place within the science fiction community that supports the genre and utilises the legacy of Brian Aldiss as a great proponent of science fiction and Grand Master science fiction author.
Values
To work within a not for profit, supporting function within the acknowledged long-standing science fiction & fantasy community in the UK and beyond.
“As a teen I enjoyed his novels more (Brian was a writer for adults), and delighted in the richness of his world-building.”
