52nd World Science Fiction Convention
| ConAdian, the 52nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Venue | Winnipeg Convention Centre |
| Location(s) | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| Inaugurated | September 1–5, 1994 |
| Filing status | Non-profit |
| Website | Official website (archive) |
The 52nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConAdian, was held 1–5 September 1994 at the Crowne Plaza, Place Louis Riel, and Sheraton hotels, and the Winnipeg Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[1]
The chairman was John Mansfield. The Guests of Honor were Anne McCaffrey (pro), George Barr (artist), and Robert Runte (fan).[2] The toastmaster was Barry B. Longyear. Total attendance was approximately 3,570.
ConAdian was the first Worldcon with its own official website.[3]
Awards
The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. Results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer, are also presented each year at Worldcon.[4]
Hugo Awards
The 1994 Hugo Awards were presented for work in 1993:[5]
- Best Novel: Green Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson
- Best Novella: "Down in the Bottomlands" by Harry Turtledove
- Best Novelette: "Georgia on My Mind" by Charles Sheffield
- Best Short Story: "Death on the Nile" by Connie Willis
- Best Non-Fiction Book: The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction by John Clute and Peter Nichols
- Best Dramatic Presentation: Jurassic Park
- Best Original Artwork: Space Fantasy Commemorative Stamp Booklet by Stephen Hickman
- Best Professional Editor: Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Best Professional Artist: Bob Eggleton
- Best Semiprozine: Science Fiction Chronicle, edited by Andrew I. Porter
- Best Fanzine: Mimosa, edited by Dick Lynch & Nicki Lynch
- Best Fan Writer: Dave Langford
- Best Fan Artist: Brad W. Foster
Other awards
See also
References
- ^ "Calling All Aliens: Winnipeg Draws Worldwide Gathering of Sci-Fi Fans". Grand Forks Herald. August 31, 1994. p. 1A. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ^ Mietkiewicz, Henry (August 29, 1994). "Sci-fi novelist's efforts range far beyond Pern Anne McCaffrey visits Toronto". Toronto Star. p. C6. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
- ^ "ConFrancisco (Worldcon 1993)". San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions, Inc. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
- ^ "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
- ^ "1994 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. August 9, 2009. Retrieved February 28, 2011.