There have been various awards given by the Australian Science Fiction Groups and individuals. Items in square brackets were withdrawn or ruled ineligible. These were started in 1969. Ditmars are awarded at the Australian National Science Fiction Convention.
Nominations are open to Australian fandom general.
To vote one must be a member, of some sort, of the national convention. Following certain restructuring, the 2000 Ditmar Awards have been re-opened. The deadline for nominations is October 20. To vote one must be a member, of some sort, of the national convention. These have been incorporated in the Australian Science Fiction Achievement Awards since 1998.