The physical form of the Robert A. Heinlein Award consists of a sterling silver medallion bearing the image of Robert A. Heinlein as seen above depicted by the 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 certificate plaque designating the award suitable for home or office wall display.

The award committee consists of science fiction writers and is chaired by Dr. Yoji Kondo, a long time friend of Robert and Virginia Heinlein. Prior to 2013 the Baltimore Science Fiction Society provided logistical support for this award including processing of donations, manufacture of award materials, shipping and this webpage. Selection of winners was by a committee originally selected by Virginia Heinlein and not by BSFS as a group. As of 2013 the award is sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society and the committee members originally selected by Virginia Heinlein have joined BSFS and serve as judges in a selection committee.

Virginia Heinlein authorized multiple awards in memory of her husband. The Robert A. Heinlein Award is not the one fully funded by Virginia Heinlein's estate. This award is supported by independent donations from the interested public. To donate contact dale at bsfs dot org for details.

Winners of Robert A. Heinlein Award
Year Awarded	Winner(s)
2013	Allen Steele Yoji Kondo
2012	Stanley Schmidt
2011	Connie Willis
2009	Joe Haldeman John Varley
2008	Ben Bova Spider Robinson
2007	Elizabeth Moon Anne McCaffrey
2006	Greg Bear Jack Williamson
2005	Jerry Pournelle Larry Niven
2004	Arthur C. Clarke
2003	Michael Flynn Virginia Heinlein

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