Science fiction award won by N.K. Jemisin three years in a row

Answer:

HUGO

Hint:

This prestigious award is named after the founder of the first major sci-fi magazine and has been given annually since 1953. Think of a first name that became a legendary literary honor.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the Hugo Award, one of the most prestigious prizes in science fiction and fantasy. N.K. Jemisin made history by winning it three consecutive years (2016–2018) for each book in her Broken Earth trilogy. The answer is simply the name of the award, "HUGO," named after Hugo Gernsback, a pioneer of sci-fi publishing. No wordplay here—just a direct reference to her groundbreaking achievement.

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