1956 Best Short Story Hugo

The 1956 Best Short Story Hugo was presented September 3 at NyCon II. This third year of the Hugos there was for the first time a shortlist of nominees, with the winner selected by voting by the members of the convention.

Winner: "The Star" by Arthur C. Clarke [Infinity Nov 1955]

Runners up (not in order):

• "End as a World" by F. L. Wallace
• "King of the Hill" by James Blish
• "Nobody Bothers Gus" by Algis Budrys
• "The Game of Rat and Dragon" by Cordwainer Smith
• "Spy Story" by Robert Sheckley
• "Twink" by Theodore Sturgeon

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