61st World Science Fiction Convention
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| Torcon 3, the 61st World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| First held | August 28-September 1, 2003 |
| Organizer | Toronto World Science Fiction Convention in 2003 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Official website | torcon3.info |
Torcon 3 was the 61st World Science Fiction Convention, held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 28-September 1, 2003. The convention was held in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, as well as the Fairmont Royal York and Crowne Plaza (now the InterContinental Toronto Centre) hotels. Torcon 3 was also the site of the 2003 Canvention.
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[edit] Guests
- George R. R. Martin (pro)
- Frank Kelly Freas (artist), unable to attend due to illness
- Mike Glyer (fan)
- Spider Robinson (toastmaster)
- Robert Bloch (GoHst of honor)
[edit] Awards
[edit] Hugo Awards
- Best Novel: Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer[1]
- Best Novella: Coraline by Neil Gaiman[2]
- Best Novelette: "Slow Life" by Michael Swanwick
- Best Short Story: "Falling Onto Mars" by Geoffrey A. Landis
- Best Related Book: Better to Have Loved: The Life of Judith Merril by Judith Merril and Emily Pohl-Weary
- Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: "Conversations with Dead People", Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Best Professional Editor: Gardner Dozois
- Best Professional Artist: Bob Eggleton
- Best Semiprozine: Locus
- Best Fanzine: Mimosa
- Best Fan Writer: David Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Sue Mason
Note: This was the first time that the 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form' and 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form' awards were presented as separate categories.
[edit] John W. Campbell Award
- Best New Writer: Wen Spencer
[edit] Aurora Awards
- Best Long-Form Work in English: Permanence by Karl Schroeder
- Best Long-Form Work in French: Le Revenant de Fomalhaut by Jean-Louis Trudel
- Best Short-Form Work in English: "Ineluctable" by Robert J. Sawyer
- Best Short-Form Work in French: "La Guerre sans temps", Sylvie Bérard
- Best Work in English (Other): Be VERY Afraid! by Edo van Belkom
- Artistic Achievement: Mel Vavaroutsos
- Fan Achievement (Publication): Made in Canada Newsletter, Don Bassie, ed. [webzine]
- Fan Achievement (Organizational): Georgina Miles (Toronto Trek 16)
- Fan Achievement (Other): Jason Taniguchi, one-man SF parody shows
[edit] Information
[edit] Site selection
Two site selection votes were held at Torcon 3.
- Los Angeles won the vote for the 64th World Science Fiction Convention in 2006.
- Seattle won the vote for the 8th North American Science Fiction Convention in 2005.
[edit] Notable program participants
(in addition to guests of honor listed above)
[edit] Committee
- Chair: Peter Jarvis
- Vice-chair: Ken Smookler
[edit] Division heads
- Programming: Terry Fong
- Finance/Legal: Larry Hancock, Ken Smookler
- Facilities: Murray Moore
- Operations: Robbie Bourget
- Events: Kathryn Grimbly-Bethke
- Exhibits: Elaine Brennan
- Communications: Michelle Boyce
- Administration: Kent Bloom
- Member Services: Lance Sibley
[edit] Board of directors
- President: Ken Smookler
- Directors: Peter Jarvis, Larry Hancock, Murray Moore, Jody Dix, Linda Ross-Mansfield, Hope Leibowitz
[edit] Bid
- Bid Chair: Larry Hancock
[edit] References
- ^ Lee, Cynthia (August 31, 2003). "GTA writer wins sci-fi prize". Toronto Star: p. A.02. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/648535241.html?dids=648535241:648535241&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+31%2C+2003&author=Cynthia+Lee&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=GTA+writer+wins+sci-fi+prize&pqatl=google. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
- ^ "2003 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. http://www.thehugoawards.org/hugo-history/2003-hugo-awards/. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
| Preceded by 60th World Science Fiction Convention ConJose in San Jose, California, USA (2002) |
List of Worldcons 61st World Science Fiction Convention Torcon 3 in Toronto, Canada (2003) |
Succeeded by 62nd World Science Fiction Convention Noreascon 4 in Boston, USA (2004) |
