The James Tiptree Jr. Memorial Award, named for Alice B. Sheldon, who wrote under the name James Tiptree Jr. is in the words of the people who give it " an annual literary prize for science fiction or fantasy that explores and expands the roles of women and men for work by both women and men. " The award is given out at Wiscon, and was started by Pat Murphy in 1991. James Tiptree Jr. Memorial Award winners include: Suzy McKee Charnas, Ursula K. Le Guin and Joanna Russ.