38th World Science Fiction Convention

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

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
Attendance5,850
Organized byMassachusetts Convention Fandom, Inc.
Filing statusnon-profit

The chairman was Leslie Turek. The guests of honor were Damon Knight (pro), Kate Wilhelm (pro), and Bruce Pelz (fan). The toastmaster was Robert Silverberg.[1] Total attendance was approximately 5,850.

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.[2]

Hugo Awards

Other awards

See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. Ettlin, David Michael (September 4, 1980). "A Close Encounter With Sci-Fi Fans". Los Angeles Times. p. I5.
  2. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
Preceded by
37th World Science Fiction Convention
Seacon '79 in Brighton, UK (1979)		 List of Worldcons
38th World Science Fiction Convention
Noreascon Two in Boston, United States (1980)		 Succeeded by
39th World Science Fiction Convention
Denvention II in Denver, United States (1981)
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