Best Novelette, 1980
Sandkings
George R. R. Martin
Also on the ballot
- HomecomingBarry B. LongyearAsimov’s Oct 1979
- The LocustsLarry Niven and Steven BarnesAnalog Jun 1979
- FirefloodVonda N. McIntyreF&SF Nov 1979
- OptionsJohn VarleyUniverse 9, 1979
- Palely LoiteringChristopher PriestF&SF Jan 1979