Andy Weir won the Robert A. Heinlein Award, which honors "outstanding published works in science fiction and technical writings that inspire the human exploration of space." Weir's books include The Martian, Artemis, and Project Hail Mary.
Organizers cited Weir's novels, "which have blended the best elements of science fact with the aspirations of traditional science fiction with a flare for engaging a new generation of readers."
The award will be presented on May 22, during opening ceremonies for Balticon 60, the 60th Maryland Regional Science Fiction Convention. Balticon and the Robert A. Heinlein Award are both managed and sponsored by the Baltimore Science Fiction Society.