The Anthony Awards are literary awards for
mystery writers presented at the
Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
Bouchercon, the Anthony Boucher Memorial World Mystery Convention, is an annual convention of creators and devotees of mystery and detective fiction. It is named in honour of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher, and pronounced the way ...
since 1986. The awards are named for
Anthony Boucher (1911–1968), one of the founders of the
Mystery Writers of America. Among the most prestigious awards in the world of mystery writers, the Anthony Awards have helped boost the careers of many recipients.
Categories
Awards are voted for by members attending the annual event and are given in the following categories:
* Novel
* First Novel
* Paperback Original
* Short Story
* Critical /
Non-fiction Work
* Special Service award
The ceremony may also include a number of "wild card" awards.
Winners
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
References
External links
Official website of Bouchercon World Mystery Convention
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Mystery and detective fiction awards
American literary awards
Awards established in 1986
Bouchercon
1986 establishments in the United States
Anthony Boucher