The
Winners!
Fiction
short list
Poetry
short list
Judges
Judging
criteria
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About the 2001
Electronic Literature Awards
The Awards program was held
from 7:30-8:30 PM, May 18, 2001, at the Swayduck Auditorium
at the The New School University, New York City.
The Awards event featured rousing opening
remarks by Marjorie Luesebrink of the ELO board of directors,
presentation of the works shortlisted for the prizes
by ELO Literary Advisors Rob Wittig and Stephanie Strickland
and the presentation of the Awards to the winners by
Judges Larry McCaffery and Heather McHugh. Additional
features included a live performance of Mez's
chat-streamed text, direct from Australia, and a video
clip by Komninos
Zervos. The entire event was streamed live over
the web to viewers worldwide.
Scott Rettberg, ELO's executive director,
introduced the Awards. He had some comments on the jurying
process, and offered speculations on possible new categories
for the Awards in years to come. These were presented
at the Awards on video, and you may view the video here,
through RealPlayer.
More photos by professional
photographer Star Black and video from the event coming
soon.
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