The 2019 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest Award Event was held April 5 in Los Angeles.
2019 Writers of the Future Golden Pen Award was won by Andrew Dykstal for his story “Thanatos Drive.”
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The Illustrators of the Future Golden Brush Award went to Aliya Chen for her illustration of Elise Stephens’ story “Untrained Luck.”
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Each winner received a trophy and a $5,000 check.
Also, the L. Ron Hubbard Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to artist Bob Eggleton.