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Geoffrey A. Landis science fiction author and scientist working for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA is the 2014 winner of the Robert A. Heinlein Award. The award is bestowed for outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings that inspire the human exploration of space. This award is in recognition of Mr. Landis body of work including five books 83 short stories and 76 poems in the SF field as well as over 353 science fact publications.
The award will be presented on Friday May 23 2014 at opening ceremonies during Balticon 48 the Maryland Regional Science Fiction Convention. Balticon and the Robert A. Heinlein Award are both managed and sponsored by The Baltimore Science Fiction Society.
The Robert A. Heinlein Award is a sterling silver medallion bearing the image of Robert A. Heinlein as depicted by artist Arlin Robbins. The medallion is matched with a red-white-blue lanyard. In addition the winner receives two lapel pins for use when a large medallion is impractical and a plaque describing the award suitable for home or office wall display.
The Robert A. Heinlein Award selection committee consists of science fiction writers and was founded by Dr. Yoji Kondo a long-time friend of Robert and Virginia Heinlein. Members of the committee were originally approved by Virginia Heinlein. The current Chairman of the Committee is Michael F. Flynn.
Virginia Heinlein authorized multiple awards in memory of her husband including the Heinlein Prize which is fully funded by Virginia Heinleins estate and a National Space Society award for volunteer projects.
More information on the Robert A. Heinlein Award including past winners and the Balticon can be found at at www.balticon.org
More information on Geoffrey A. Landis can be found at www.geoffreylandis.com.
