Capping the
ceremonies was the awarding of the Hubbard Gold Award Grand
Prizes—including $4,000 in cash—to the top winners in
each contest. Receiving the grand prize for the 2000 "Story
of the Year" was Meredith Simmons of Wilson, North Carolina.
The Illustrator of the Year prize went to Andy B. Clarkson,
of Columbus, Ohio.
Actress Karen Black and famed author,
Frederik Pohl along with grand prize winner Meredith Simmons
(center).
Andy B. Clarkson receives his grand
prize award.
The
event also was highlighted by the release of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Volume
XVII (Bridge Publications), the yearly original anthology
of never-before-published winning stories and accompanying
illustrations, and the premiere international showcase
for the best new writers and illustrators of speculative
fiction.
Marisol Nichols, star of Resurrection
Boulevard, announces the release of L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Volume
XVII.
Grand prize winners Andy B. Clarkson and Meredith
Simmons with their awards and checks at the Hollywood
gala ceremony.
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