The winners of the 2026 Geffen Awards, were announced on October 1st, 2026, during the closing ceremony at Icon Festival פסטיבל אייקון, the 30th Annual Israeli Festival for science fiction, fantasy and role playing games.
The winners are:
For Best Original Book: "The Demons' Embassy: An Adventure in Azazel" by Judith Kagan
For the Best Short Story: "Because the Night" by Rotem Baruchin, Published in "Once Upon a Future 2025" and “Gold and Mist” by Odeliya Goldman, Published in “Bli Panika”
For the Best Science Fiction Book: "Just One Damned Thing After Another" by Jodi Taylor, Translated by Michal Kreitlar, Alma Books Ltd
For the Best Fantasy Book: "A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking" by T. Kingfisher, Translated by Gili Bar-Hillel Semo, Matar Publishing House
For the Best Young Adult Book: "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell, Translated by Debbie Eylon, Utz Publishing