1970 Best Short Story Hugo

The 1970 Best Short Story Hugo was presented August 23 at Heicon '70. The category temporarily included the former Best Novelette category.

1. "Time Considered as a Helix of Semi-Precious Stones" by Samuel R. Delany [New Worlds Dec 1968]
2. "Passengers" by Robert Silverberg [Orbit #4, 1969]
3. "Not Long Before the End" by Larry Niven [F&SF Apr 1969]
4. "Deeper Than the Darkness" by Gregory Benford [F&SF Apr 1969]
5. "Winter's King" by Ursula K. Le Guin [Orbit #5, 1969]

See also: Hugo Awards, 1970 Hugo Results, 1969 Best Short Story Hugo, 1971 Best Short Story Hugo.