The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[1] 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.[1][2]
This was the first time that the 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form' and 'Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form' awards were presented as separate categories.
This Worldcon being also the 2003 Canvention, it awarded the Prix Aurora Awards. They are given out annually for the best Canadian science fiction and fantasy literary works, artworks, and fan activities from that year, and are awarded in both English and French.
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, webzine, edited by Don Bassie
Fan Achievement (organizational): Georgina Miles (Toronto Trek 16)
Fan Achievement (other): Jason Taniguchi, one-man SF parody shows
^ ab. WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
^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.
^ ab"Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
^ Lee, Cynthia (2003-08-31). "GTA writer wins sci-fi prize". Toronto Star. p. A.02. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
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The 61st World Science Fiction Convention Worldcon also known as Torcon 3 was held on 28 August 1 September 2003 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Fairmont Royal York and Crowne Plaza now the InterContinental Toronto Centre hotels in Toronto Ontario Canada Torcon 3 the 61st World Science Fiction ConventionGenreScience fictionDates28 August 1 September 2003VenueMetro Toronto Convention CentreLocation s Toronto OntarioCountryCanadaOrganized byToronto World Science Fiction Convention in 2003Filing statusNon profitWebsitewww torcon orgThis convention was also the 2003 Canvention and therefore presented the Prix Aurora Awards Contents 1 Participants 1 1 Guests of Honour 1 2 Other notable programme participants 2 Awards 2 1 2003 Hugo Awards 2 2 Prix Aurora Awards 2 3 Other awards 3 Future site selection 3 1 Committee 3 1 1 Division heads 3 1 2 Board of directors 3 1 3 Bid 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksParticipants EditGuests of Honour Edit 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 Other notable programme participants Edit Stephanie Bedwell Grime Russell Blackford David Brin Jack L Chalker Hal Clement John Clute Julie Czerneda Ellen Datlow Cory Doctorow Candas Jane Dorsey Sheila Finch Esther Friesner Neil Gaiman James Alan Gardner Elizabeth Hand Harry Harrison Nalo Hopkinson Tanya Huff James Patrick Kelly Ellen Klages Nancy Kress Geoffrey A Landis Paul Levinson Jacqueline Lichtenberg China Mieville Steve Miller Elizabeth Moon Larry Niven Fiona Patton Frederik Pohl Terry Pratchett Eric Raymond Mike Resnick Robert J Sawyer Stanley Schmidt Mark Shainblum Charles Stross Cecilia Tan Michelle Sagara West Liz Williams Walter Jon Williams Connie Willis Robert Charles Wilson Sarah ZettelAwards EditMain article Hugo Award The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards 1 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 1 2 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 3 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 3 4 2003 Hugo Awards Edit 5 This was the first time that the Best Dramatic Presentation Long Form and Best Dramatic Presentation Short Form awards were presented as separate categories Best Novel Hominids by Robert J Sawyer Best Novella Coraline by Neil Gaiman 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 MasonPrix Aurora Awards Edit This Worldcon being also the 2003 Canvention it awarded the Prix Aurora Awards They are given out annually for the best Canadian science fiction and fantasy literary works artworks and fan activities from that year and are awarded in both English and French 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 Berard Best Work in English other Be VERY Afraid by Edo van Belkom Artistic Achievement Mel Vavaroutsos Fan Achievement publication Made in Canada Newsletter webzine edited by Don Bassie Fan Achievement organizational Georgina Miles Toronto Trek 16 Fan Achievement other Jason Taniguchi one man SF parody showsOther awards Edit John W Campbell Award for Best New Writer Wen SpencerFuture site selection EditTwo site selection votes were held at Torcon 3 Los Angeles California won the vote for the 64th World Science Fiction Convention in 2006 Seattle Washington won the vote for the 8th North American Science Fiction Convention in 2005 Committee Edit Chair Peter Jarvis Vice chair Ken SmooklerDivision heads Edit 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 SibleyBoard of directors Edit President Ken Smookler Directors Peter Jarvis Larry Hancock Murray Moore Jody Dix Linda Ross Mansfield Hope LeibowitzBid Edit Bid Chair Larry HancockSee also EditHugo Award Science fiction Speculative fiction World Science Fiction Society WorldconReferences Edit 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 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 a b Awards Nippon2007 65th World Science Fiction Convention Retrieved March 15 2009 Lee Cynthia 2003 08 31 GTA writer wins sci fi prize Toronto Star p A 02 Retrieved 2010 02 10 2003 Hugo Awards The Hugo Awards World Science Fiction Society Archived from the original on 2015 04 07 Retrieved 2011 02 28 External links EditOfficial website Archived 2018 06 07 at the Wayback MachinePreceded by60th World Science Fiction ConventionConJose in San Jose California United States 2002 List of Worldcons61st World Science Fiction ConventionTorcon 3 in Toronto Ontario Canada 2003 Succeeded by62nd World Science Fiction ConventionNoreascon 4 in Boston Massachusetts United States 2004 Portals Speculative fiction Novels Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 61st World Science Fiction Convention amp oldid 1119001579, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
