The John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer is an annual award presented to recognize outstanding new talent in the field of science fiction and fantasy writing. Established in 1973, it honors authors who have published their first professional work in the previous two years. The award is named after John W. Campbell Jr., a significant figure in the genre's history, known for his editorial work at Astounding Science Fiction. The award is administered by the World Science Fiction Society and is presented at the annual World Science Fiction Convention. Nominees are selected based on their contributions to the genre, and the winner is determined by a vote of the attending members of the convention.