What is the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award?
Q: What is the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award?
A: The Edward E. Smith Memorial Award is an award given to a science fiction writer each year by the New England Science Fiction Association (NESFA) in honor of Edward E. Smith.
Q: What is the award for?
A: The award is for the winner's work and for acting like "Doc" Smith, whom many people loved.
Q: What is another name for the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award?
A: Another name for the award is "the Skylark".
Q: What does the trophy look like?
A: The trophy for the award is a trophy with a large lens in it.
Q: Who can vote for the winner of the Edward E. Smith Memorial Award?
A: Regular members of the New England Science Fiction Association, Inc. can vote for the winner.
Q: Where is the award presented?
A: It is presented at Boskone, which is NESFA's annual convention.
Q: Why is the award named after Edward E. Smith?
A: The award is named after Edward E. Smith because he was loved by many people who knew him as an author and editor in the science fiction genre.
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