How to submit a novel for consideration

All works of science fiction published originally in the United States as paperbacks during the year 2026 are eligible. Publishers who issue eligible titles during  calendar year 2026 are encouraged to provide copies to each of the judges as the books are published during the year. The nominees will be announced in January 2027.

​About the award

The Philip K. Dick Award is presented annually to honor distinguished science fiction published in paperback original format in the United States. The award is presented with the support of the Philip K. Dick Trust for distinguished science fiction originally published in paperback in the United States. The award ceremony is hosted by Norwescon.
Find a complete list of past winners, as well as details about the awards ceremony at norwescon.org.
​2026 Judges
Deji Bryce Olukotun
1701 ANACAPA ST UNIT 23
SANTA BARBARA CA 93101-1064
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Adam Rakunas
1431 26TH AVE
SEATTLE WA 98122-3101
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Rebekah Sheldon
817 S HIGH ST
BLOOMINGTON IN 47401-6160
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Andrew Kelly Stewart
317 KENTFIELD DR
SAN MARCOS CA 92069-6889
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Marie Vibbert
2489 QUEENSTON RD
CLEVELAND OH 44118-4315
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Learn more about Philip K. Dick

Portrait of Philip K. Dick by Arthur Knight, 1962 or possibly earlier. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published in the United States between 1931 and 1977, inclusive, without a copyright notice.
Photo of open books. Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash
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