38th World Science Fiction Convention

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Noreascon Two, the 38th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates29 August–1 September 1980
VenueSheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium
Location(s)Boston, Massachusetts
CountryUnited States
Attendance~5,850
Organized byMassachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.
Filing statusnon-profit

The 38th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Noreascon Two, was held on 29 August–1 September 1980 at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel and Hynes Civic Auditorium in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

The chairman was Leslie Turek. The supporting organization was Massachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.

Participants[]

Attendance was approximately 5,850.

Guests of Honor[]

[1]

Awards[]

Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[2] 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.[2][3]

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,[4] 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.[4]

1980 Hugo Awards[]

Other awards[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Ettlin, David Michael (1980-09-04). "A Close Encounter With Sci-Fi Fans". Los Angeles Times. p. I5.
  2. ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  3. ^ Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.

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Preceded by List of Worldcons
38th World Science Fiction Convention
Noreascon Two in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (1980) 		Succeeded by
39th World Science Fiction Convention
Denvention II in Denver, Colorado, United States (1981)
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