Lee Wins Heinlein Award
Sharon Lee is the winner of the 2025 Robert A. Heinlein Award, given for “outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings that inspire the human exploration of space.”
This award is in recognition of Ms. Lee’s body of work of over 38 novels and short stories. A majority of her space themed work is in the Liaden Universe, written with her late husband Steve Miller, and features merchant families trading across the galaxy.
The Heinlein Award has been given since 2003, and is administered by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society. The selection committee consists of science fiction writers and was founded by Dr. Yoji Kondo, a long-time friend of Robert and Virginia Heinlein. Winners receive a certificate plaque, a sterling silver medallion, and two lapel pins, all featuring the likeness of Robert A. Heinlein.
The award will be presented at Balticon in Maryland on May 23, 2025. Lee “will participate in the Balticon program across Memorial Day Weekend.”
More information about the award can be found here.
Previous winners and years can be found in Locus’ past coverage of the Heinlein Award.
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