1996 writer winners and presenting judges.

1996 • Volume 12

The Writers and Illustrators of the Future Awards event was held at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas for the second year in a row. The Awards ceremony took place on Friday, June 16, 1996 in the Destiny Theater. Astronaut Janice Voss volunteered to be a presenter at the ceremony. The annual anthology was unveiled during the event, featuring a cover painted by Bob Eggleton.

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1996 writer winners and presenting judges.
Arlene C. Harris is ecstatic to receive her Gold Award.
The afternoon NASA symposium: Dr. Yoji Kondo, astronaut Janice Voss, Algis Budrys, Larry Niven and Dr. Doug Beason.
Judge presenters for the 1996 Awards ceremony: Dr. Doug Beason, Kevin J. Anderson, Dr. Jerry Pournelle, Larry Niven, Algis Budrys, Jack Williamson, Frederik Pohl, Tim Powers, Dr. Gregory Benford, Dave Wolverton.
Shuttle astronaut Janice Voss addresses the attendees at the ceremony.
The audience applauds in the Destiny Theater.
Kevin J. Anderson and Dr. Doug Beason with astronaut Janice Voss
The Houston Space Center museum.
Dr. Gregory Benford and Tim Powers presenting Syne Mitchell her award.