76th World Science Fiction Convention

The 76th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Worldcon 76 in San Jose, was held on 16–20 August 2018 in San Jose, California, United States.[1]

Worldcon 76, the 76th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates16–20 August 2018
Location(s)San Jose, California
CountryUnited States
Websitehttp://www.worldcon76.org

Participants

Guests of Honor

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Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[3] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities.[3][4]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007,[5] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award, though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards, the Prometheus Award, and others.[5]

2018 Hugo Awards

The winners were:[6]

Declined or ineligible

The following nominees received enough votes to qualify for the final ballot, but either declined nomination or were found to be ineligible.

  • Best Series:
    • Declined
    • Not enough words published since last appearance in this category. The administrators ruled that the Best Series category presented in 2017 as a special category was effectively the same category as this Best Series category, and therefore the rules for re-eligibility applied.
  • Best Editor, Long Form: Liz Gorinsky (declined)
  • Best Professional Artist: Julie Dillon (declined)
  • Best Fancast: Tea and Jeopardy (declined)

Other awards

The winners were:[6]

See also

References
  1. "2016 WSFS Business Meeting Agenda" (PDF). 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  2. Worldcon 76 (2017-10-17). "Worldcon 76 Progress Report 1" (PDF). Archived from the original on 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  3. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  4. Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  5. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  6. "2018 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. 2018. Retrieved 2021-12-27.
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