Given annually by World Science Fiction Society (WSFS), the Hugo Award honors excellence in science fiction, and was named in honor of Hugo Gernsback, 'the Father of Magazine Science Fiction.' Winners are determined by a committee of the WSFS at its annual World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon.) Nominations are taken from a popular vote of the membership of the WSFS. Hugo Awards are normally given in a particular year for work that appeared in the previous calendar year. The Hugo was first awarded in 1953. Shown below are winners since 1980. Note: There was a tie in 1993 and two novels were named for the top prize.

Source: World Science Ficition Society