The Locus Awards are an annual set of literary awards voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine Locus, a monthly magazine based in Oakland, California.

[2] They have come to be considered a prestigious prize in science fiction, fantasy and horror literature.

[4][5] The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction regards the Locus Awards as sharing the stature of the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

[1] Gardner Dozois holds the record for the most wins (43), while Neil Gaiman has won the most awards for works of fiction (18).

Robert Silverberg has received the highest number of nominations (158).