The full name of this new fantasy award is the David Gemmell Legend Award. The award is given through public voting:

...to a work written in the 'spirit' of the late, great David Gemmell, a true Master of Heroic Fantasy.

The award ceremony is on June 19 in London. The short list is:

• ABERCROMBIE, Joe – Last Argument of Kings (Gollancz/Pyr)
• MARILLIER, Juliet – Heir to Sevenwaters (Tor UK)
• SANDERSON, Brandon - The Hero of Ages (Tor US)
• SAPKOWSKI, Andrzej - Blood of Elves (Gollancz)
• WEEKS, Brent - The Way of Shadows (Orbit)

Here is the list of nominees.