Thought this might be of interest to some of the Whedon fans hereabouts.

From the SFWA newsletter:

Joss Whedon, creator of such science-fiction- and fantasy-themed television series as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Firefly,” and “Dollhouse,” has been named recipient of the Bradbury Award for excellence in screenwriting, as presented by Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.

SFWA President Russell Davis made the announcement Feb. 16. Whedon will be honored during the Nebula Awards® Weekend in Los Angeles, California, April 24-26, 2009.

Posted February 16, 2009; for full article, including quotes, see: http://www.sfwa.org/news/2009/09bradburyaward.htm

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