Welcome to the Ignyte Awards!

The Ignyte Awards began in 2020 alongside the inaugural FIYAHCON, a virtual convention centering the contributions and experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in Speculative Fiction. Founded by L. D. Lewis and Suzan Palumbo, the awards were an attempt to correct representative gaps in traditional spec lit awards and have grown into a coveted and cherished addition to the awards landscape. The Ignytes seek to celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the current and future landscapes of science fiction, fantasy, and horror by recognizing incredible feats in storytelling and outstanding efforts toward inclusivity of the genre.

Awards are given annually in the following categories:

Outstanding Novel - Adult	Outstanding Fiction Podcast
Outstanding Novel – YA	Outstanding Artist (2020-2025)
Outstanding in Middle Grade	Outstanding Comics Team (2020-2025)
Outstanding Novella	Outstanding Anthology/Collected Works
Outstanding Novelette	Outstanding Creative Nonfiction
Outstanding Short Story	The Ember Award for Unsung Contributions to Genre
Outstanding Speculative Poetry	Community Award for Outstanding Efforts in Service of Inclusion and Equitable Practice in Genre
Outstanding Critics Award