| ConAdian, the 52nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
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| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 1–5 September 1994 |
| Venue | Winnipeg Convention Centre |
| Location(s) | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Country | Canada |
| 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. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[4] [5]
Hugo Awards
- 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 Nicholls
- 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
- John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Amy Thomson
See also
- World Science Fiction Society
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 2018-11-11.
- ^ "1994 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. August 9, 2009. Archived from the original on May 7, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
External links
- Official website(archive)
- NESFA.org: The Long List
- NESFA.org: 1994 convention notes
- Video of the 1994 Hugo Awards Ceremony, on YouTube
| Preceded by 51st World Science Fiction Convention ConFrancisco in San Francisco, United States (1993) | List of Worldcons 52nd World Science Fiction Convention ConAdian in Winnipeg, Canada (1994) | Succeeded by 53rd World Science Fiction Convention Intersection in Glasgow, UK (1995) |