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The class of 2002

2002 • Volume 18

Actor Sean Astin (Lord of the Rings and many other film and TV roles) was a guest presenter at the Awards event held on Saturday, August 17, 2002 at the L. Ron Hubbard Gallery in Hollywood, California. The Awards ceremonies were followed by the traditional lavish reception at Author Services, Inc.

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The Writers and Illustrators of the Future winners and judges, 2002. Open image in lightbox: The Writers and Illustrators of the Future winners and judges, 2002. Open image in lightbox: The Writers and Illustrators of the Future winners and judges, 2002.
Sean Astin serves as one of the guest presenters at the 2002 ceremonies. Open image in lightbox: Sean Astin serves as one of the guest presenters at the 2002 ceremonies. Open image in lightbox: Sean Astin serves as one of the guest presenters at the 2002 ceremonies.
Sean Astin with Gold Award winners Irena Yankova Dimitrova (illustrator) and Dylan Otto Krider (writer) at the formal release of Writers of the Future Volume XVIII Open image in lightbox: Sean Astin with Gold Award winners Irena Yankova Dimitrova (illustrator) and Dylan Otto Krider (writer) at the formal release of Writers of the Future Volume XVIII Open image in lightbox: Sean Astin with Gold Award winners Irena Yankova Dimitrova (illustrator) and Dylan Otto Krider (writer) at the formal release of Writers of the Future Volume XVIII
Patrick Rothfuss and Leon J. West enjoy autographing each other’s copies at the reception following the Awards ceremony. Open image in lightbox: Patrick Rothfuss and Leon J. West enjoy autographing each other’s copies at the reception following the Awards ceremony. Open image in lightbox: Patrick Rothfuss and Leon J. West enjoy autographing each other’s copies at the reception following the Awards ceremony.
Kevin J. Anderson and Dr. Doug Beason present the Finalist certificate to Nnedi Okorafor. Open image in lightbox: Kevin J. Anderson and Dr. Doug Beason present the Finalist certificate to Nnedi Okorafor. Open image in lightbox: Kevin J. Anderson and Dr. Doug Beason present the Finalist certificate to Nnedi Okorafor.
Sean Astin and Patrick Rothfuss puttin’ on the Ritz. Open image in lightbox: Sean Astin and Patrick Rothfuss puttin’ on the Ritz. Open image in lightbox: Sean Astin and Patrick Rothfuss puttin’ on the Ritz.
David D. Levine receives his Second Place Award from Dr. Jerry Pournelle and actress Julie Michaels Open image in lightbox: David D. Levine receives his Second Place Award from Dr. Jerry Pournelle and actress Julie Michaels Open image in lightbox: David D. Levine receives his Second Place Award from Dr. Jerry Pournelle and actress Julie Michaels
Tim Powers presents David D. Levine with his workshop completion certificate. Open image in lightbox: Tim Powers presents David D. Levine with his workshop completion certificate. Open image in lightbox: Tim Powers presents David D. Levine with his workshop completion certificate.
Judge Tim Powers presents Nnedi Okorafor with her workshop certificate. Open image in lightbox: Judge Tim Powers presents Nnedi Okorafor with her workshop certificate. Open image in lightbox: Judge Tim Powers presents Nnedi Okorafor with her workshop certificate.

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