9th Saturn Awards

The 9th Saturn Awards, honoring the best in science fiction, fantasy and horror film in 1981, were held on July 27, 1982. It was hosted by Sandahl Bergman and Richard Lynch at the Director's Guild Theater Complex on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.

Winners and nominees
Below is a complete list of nominees and winners. Winners are highlighted in bold.

Service Award

 * Gary "Zak" Sakharoff

President's Award

 * Time Bandits

Life Career Award

 * Ray Harryhausen

Outstanding Film Award

 * Quest for Fire

Executive Achievement Award

 * Hans J. Salter

Golden Scroll of Merit (Outstanding Achievement)

 * Bo Svenson – Butcher, Baker, Nightmare Maker