Future Worlds Prize Judges

The Future Worlds Prize for Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers of Colour has announced its judging panel for 2025: Saara El-Arifi, Mahmud El-Sayed, Rogba Payne, Amandeep Singh, and Amita Suman.

The Future Worlds Prize annually honors works of fantasy and science fiction from new writers of color based in the UK and Ireland. The winner receives £4,500, the runner-up receives £2,500, and the remaining six shortlisted writers each receive £850.

Submissions are currently open and will close on January 26, 2025. The shortlist will be announced in spring 2025, and the winner in summer 2025.

For submission guidelines and other information, see the Future Worlds Prize website.


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