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Elizabeth Rosalind 'Betsy' Wollheim (born 5 December 1951, New York) is the President, co-Publisher and co-Editor-in-Chief of science fiction and fantasy publisher DAW Books, 'a small private company, owned exclusively by its publishers.' The latter roles are shared with Sheila E. Gilbert. She had worked at DAW as an associate editor from 1975.
Her father, Donald A. Wollheim, with her mother Elsie B. Wollheim, established DAW Books in 1971. She took over leadership of DAW in 1985.
Recognition
- 1990 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
- 1992 shared Chesley Awards for best art director with Sheila E. Gilbert
- 2012 Hugo award as best professional editor (long form)