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THE 2025 ALDISS AWARD FOR WORLD BUILDING SHORTLIST
The Aldiss Award 2025: Celebrating Excellence in World-Building Across Speculative Fiction & Gaming
• Dreadful by Caitilin Rozakis
• Kavithri by Aman J. Bedi
• Saints Of Storm and Sorrow by Gabriella Buba
• Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi
• The Dance of Shadows by Rogba Payne
• When Among Crows, Veronica Roth
Our Chair of Judges, Allen Stroud, said:
"The short list reflects our determination to find the very best stories that fire the imagination of their readers. We were looking for tales that linger and lurk long after the reading is done. Our six are wonderful examples that live long in the memory."
Award Founder Tim Aldiss added:
"Although we were unable to attract entries from the world of gaming in this inaugural year, we were delighted to have had a wealth of great literary submissions. It's so exciting to see just how broad and diverse breaking down barriers between traditional 'sci-fi' and fantasy has been when it comes to what constitutes 'world building'. Good luck to our finalists!"
This year's winner will be announced on Sunday, 2nd October 2025, at the World Fantasy Convention, Brighton, UK.
The winner will receive a trophy in the form of a commemorative engraved bookend.
The judging panel for The Aldiss Award 2025 are:
• Allen Stroud, outgoing Chair of the British Science Fiction Association
• Janet Forbes, Founder of World Anvil
• David Green, author
The Aldiss Award, dedicated to celebrating exceptional world-building in science fiction and fantasy across literature and gaming, is excited to announce this shortlist. This distinguished annual award honours the rich legacy of Brian Aldiss, a Grand Master of science fiction, by spotlighting visionary creators who transport audiences to extraordinary realms.
For more information about the Aldiss Award, submission guidelines, and upcoming events, please visit our website at [www.aldissaward.com](http://www.thealdissaward.com) or contact [info@thealdissaward.com](mailto:info@thealdissaward.com).
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The Aldiss Award seeks to carve out a prestigious place within the science fiction, fantasy and gaming communities, celebrating the profound impact of world-building on culture and storytelling. By recognising and supporting those who excel in the art of world-building, the award aims to inspire future generations of authors, game developers, and storytellers. The not-for-profit initiative is to recognise excellence in a vibrant community in the UK united by a shared passion for speculative fiction.
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