For the 2026 cycle, we are opening up our longlist judging cohort to folks who may be a good fit (interested, available, organically well-read in a diverse and inclusive titles in sffh whether professionally or otherwise).

Judges are not compensated or announced. Please be familiar with the Ignytes’ mission and backlist of nominated titles before continuing to the application. For more information on how the awards work, tap here.

Please use this form to apply to be added to our longlist judge cohort by Saturday, February 14.